
The Lead with Jake Tapper
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Hurricane Dorian growing in size as it starts to hit Florida; Dorian now second slowest-moving hurricane ever in Atlantic; CNN: Texas gunman purchased gun used in massacre in private sale; Coast Guard: Search for survivors of boat fire suspended
Parts of Bahamas obliterated by hurricane Dorian: five killed , 13K homes destroyed or damaged; CNN on scene as victims rescued in the Bahamas; Dorian moving dangerously close to U.S. after battering Bahamas; Hurricane Dorian growing in size as it starts to hit Florida; First aerial images of "unprecedented" damage in Bahamas; New images show parts of Bahamas obliterated by Dorian; CNN: Texas gunman purchased gun used in massacre in private sale; Coast Guard: Search for survivors of boat fire suspended; Charleston bracing for major flooding from hurricane DorianTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hurricane Dorian batters the Bahamas, outer bands begin to hit parts of Florida; Mayday call released in dive boat fire: "I can't breathe"; Police: Gunman had called FBI tip line 15 minutes before shooting
"Catastrophic" winds batter the Bahamas as Dorian lingers; 8-year-old boy first death reported in the Bahamas from Dorian; Dorian devastates the Bahamas, moves closer toward East Coast; Outer bands start to hit Florida as Dorian threatens East Coast; Hurricane Dorian moving dangerously close to Florida coast; Mandatory evacuations ordered along most of Florida's east coast as Dorian's outer bands move in; Tourism Ministry: Rescue efforts underway in parts of Bahamas; Coast Guard: Unclear what caused diving boat fire; FBI: Gunman called 911 and FBI tip line multiple times; Trump: Background check wouldn't have stopped shooter; Poll: 93% favor universal background checks; 72 % say Congress must do more on gun violence; Texas State Rep: I say no to gun reform, "yes" to prayer; Trump golfs, tweets political attacks as Dorian threatens U.S.; Millions under mandatory evacuations as Dorian moves inTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dorian strengthens to major category 3 hurricane, on track to become cat 4 before hitting Florida; DHS & FEMA have acting chiefs advising Trump on storm; Biden dismisses questions about latest campaign trail gaffe
FL Gov: Fuel shortages at gas stations ahead of Dorian; Dorian's slow speed poses bigger problems as Florida's east coast braces for direct hit; Trump's gatekeeper steps down after talking with press about the president's family; Soon: Trump heads to Camp David as Dorian nears U.S.; New Biden gaffe prompts discussion about facts in Trump era; $2 Billion bail bond industry accused of preying on poor; Nephews arrest leaves woman with lifetime debt; Bail bond payments driving some borrowers into debt even after charges are dropped; Bail bond industry blocking reform across the U.S.; Nevada's Area 51 bracing for "Earthling Invasion"To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

No more automatic citizenship for some U.S. military kids born abroad; Biden appears to conflate details in Afghan war hero story; Trump cancels trip to Poland because of hurricane threat ; Dorian on track to slam Florida as category 4 hurricane
New citizenship rule fits into Trump admin pattern; Biden appears to conflate details in Afghan war hero story; DOJ Watchdog: Comey violated FBI policy with memos; Bail industry block changes to system that puts poor in debt; Bail industry profits off the underprivileged; Bail company lobbied to stop reform in Iowa; NY AG condemns video on GOP Facebook page as Anti-Semitic; GOP group removes Facebook video warning of a "Takeover" by Hasidic Jewish communityTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hurricane Dorian slamming U.S. Virgin Islands; Hurricane threat grows for continental U.S.; Trump goes after Puerto Rico, Fox News in Twitter tirade; Next Dem debate stage likely set with 10 candidates
Dorian gains strength, now hitting Puerto Rico as category 1 hurricane; Ahead of storm, Trump attacks Puerto Rico, calls it "One of the most corrupt places on Earth" ; Mayor of San Juan responds to Trump's attacks; Sources: Trump rattled about possible economic downturn, scrambles for victories ahead of election; Trump: Fox News "Isn't working for us anymore"; Biden dominates Dem field by double-digit in new poll; Top 2020 Democrats beta trump in new 2020 poll; Sources: Trump said he'd pardon aides if they broke law to build wall; AG Bill Barr to host private party at Trump's DC hotel; GOP Sen Isakson announces he's retiring from Congress; Boris Johnson to suspend Parliament amid Brexit brawl; Trump: Johnson is exactly what "U.K. has been looking for"To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sources: Pres Trump fought with world leaders about letting Russia back into G7 alliance; Trump's banks respond to questions about his tax returns; Biden talks tragedy in new ad on health care; Brazil rejects $20M from G7 to combat Amazon fires;
Three sources: Sharp & sometimes bitter arguments broke out at G7 welcome dinner on Saturday; Trump falsely claims Congress approved record $92B for Puerto Rico (Congress only approved $42B); Storm to reach near-hurricane strength as it spins closer to Puerto Rico; FEMA: Tropical storm Dorian cold have "significant impact"; New Biden ad defends Obamacare record; Biden rejects "Medicare for all" in new "personal" ad; NYT: Warren courting top Dem officials to convince them she's "a team player"; Firefighters training new teams to battle raging Amazon fires; Lori Loughlin appears in court over college cheating scam; Trump-supporting farmers say trade war may affect 2020 vote.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump adds to confusion over China, Russia during chaotic G7; Landmark decision in opioid addiction epidemic; Sanders, Biden, Warren in virtual tie in new 2020 poll; Former GOP Rep Joe Walsh announces run against Trump
Trump: I'm open to meeting Iran's leader under right conditions; Trump falsely claims Putin outsmarted Obama, forced Russia out of G8; Trump: I "sincerely" believe China wants to make a deal; Trump returns to Washington after confusing 3 days at G7; Judge orders Johnson & Johnson to pay $572 million for part in fueling Oklahoma's opioid crisis; Warren draws massive crowds as she surges in polls; New poll highlights divide between progressive, moderate dems; GOP candidate Joe Walsh: "We have a child in the White House"; Walsh: Trump is "tweeting this country into recession"; Walsh on gun control: background checks are not the issue, white nationalism is; Walsh: I regret falsely claiming Obama is a Muslim; Walsh apologizes for rhetoric "that lead to Trump"; Trump skips G7 meeting on climate crisis as Amazon burns; Aerial tour of Amazon fires reveals endless devastation; Trump considering hosting next G7 summit at Trump FL resort, says he won't make money; CA deputy accused of faking sniper shooting under criminal investigationTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dow dives amid Trump's China trade war, recession fears; Supreme Court: Ruth Bader Ginsburg treated for pancreatic cancer; Putin orders "symmetrical response" to U.S. missile test; Defense Secretary 80 people indicted in massive web scam
Dow plunges 600+ points amid Trump's tweets, jokes, trade war; Trump jokes about stock market dive in attack on Dem; Sources: President Trump has questioned why he must attend G7; Justice Ginsburg seen at recent events as she was treated for cancer; 21 Dem candidates remain as key debate approaches; NYT: Dems are worried about lack of enthusiasm for Biden; Sanders camp tries to work around media companies; Russia has possible nuclear - tipped missiles aimed at Europe; As Trump pushes to get Russia back in G7, Putin claims U.S. has provoked him; DOJ: scammers raked in millions in massive web scam; DOJ: online dating scam "one of the largest of it's kind"; Brazil considers sending troops to Amazon fires as international pressure mountsTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump pushes back on recession warnings says "economy is doing really well"; Sanders criticized after changing "Medicare for all" proposal; Police: Employee planned mass shooting at Marriott hotel; World's largest rainforest engulfed by massive wildfires
Trump touts good economy despite discouraging reports on jobs, manufacturing and deficit; Sources: trump worried trade war will hurt his 2020 chances; 129 House Dems now calling for impeachment inquiry into Trump; Sanders unveils $16 trillion "Green new deal" plan; Another Dem drops out of 2020 race as next debate deadline nears; Harris camp criticizes Sanders over "Medicare for all" change; Police searching for sniper who shot deputy in California; Police: Hotel cook stockpiled guns, was planning mass shooting; 20+ plots thwarted by police since Dayton & El Paso shootings; Former GOP Rep. Joe Walsh strongly considering 2020 bid; Republicans Walsh, Sanford considering primary against, Trump, Fmr. GOP Gov Weld has already declared; Nikki Haley shoots down "rumors" of being Trump's 2020 VP pick; Overstock CEO resigns after revealing affair with accused Russian agent Maria Butina; World's largest rain forest engulfed by massive wildfires; White House drops attempt to cancel foreign aid; New look at the icon who changed the fashion game; "Halston" Premieres 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

Trump says he wants to fix "loopholes" in background checks; Trump calls Danish PM "nasty" for shooting down Greenland sale; Jewish groups, 2020 Dems slam Trump for claiming Jews who vote for Democrats are "disloyal" to Israel
Trump repeats NRA talking points as he hedges on gun control and background checks; Trump denies telling NRA that universal background checks were "off the table"; Trump all over the place on gun background checks; New CNN Poll: 60% favor stricter gun control laws; Danish PM Trump called "nasty" doesn't think she's been "blunt or harsh"; Danish politicians: Trump's snub "disrespectful" & "insulting"; Former ambassador to Denmark responds to Trump's snub; Sanders: I'm a proud Jewish American who votes Democrat; Israeli Pres: Link between U.S. & Israel is about values; Trump has long history of making offensive comments to Jews; Trump repeats 2018 pledge to consider ending birthright citizenship; Trump unveils plan to detain migrants indefinitely; Poll: View of economy drops for 1st time in Trump presidency; Community members "concerned" over MI steel job layoffs; Trump claims he's "the chosen one" to take on ChinaTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump considering payroll tax cut after WH denied it Monday; New CNN poll: 54% say beating Trump is most important in 2020; Pompeo: Caliphate is gone, but ISIS stronger in areas; U.S. Steel temporarily lays off hundreds in Michigan
Pres. Trump: the word recession is "inappropriate"; Pres. Trump and allies dismiss talk of looming downturn; Trump: Gun background checks can be "Slippery slope"; New CNN poll shows Biden strong front-runner as Jill Biden says her husband has best chance to beat Trump; New CNN poll: Support for Harris plummets by double digit; Warren's new criminal justice plan would scrap 1994 crime bill; In hist first TV ad in Iowa, Biden says he is the strongest democrat to beat Trump; Report: Troop pullout plays role in strengthening ISIS; Rust belt voters sharply divided over Trump's economy; Gangs & gold: inside the mines keeping Maduro in power; CNN goes 150 feet underground into the "Millionaires" mine; Sources: Maduro profits form gold mines, buying allegiance of military; Three more NRA leaders step down amid controversyTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump denies recession threat, instead blames Fed chair; Reps Omar & Tlaib speak after Israel ban, Trump insults; Warren to Native American voters: "I have made mistakes"
Any moment: Reps Omar & Tlaib hold news conference on Israel ban; Trump slams Scaramucci after he announces anti-Trump coalition; Trump lashes out amid experts warning of recession; Trump admins and allies downplay recession threat; Trump falsely claims Google "manipulated" votes in 2016 election, citing no evidence; Reps Omar & Tlaib slam Trump, Netanyahu for Israel ban; Sen. Gillibrand reacts to Warren's apology to Native American voters; NYPD officer in Eric Garner case fired; Sen. Gillibrand supports mandatory buyback program for assault weapons; Sen. Gillibrand: Israel must be held accountable for banning CongresswomenTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rep. Tlaib opts not to visit Israel after being granted exception; Source: Trump called bank executives for there thoughts on recession warnings; NYT: Autopsy finds Epstein cause of death was suicide by hanging; 2020 presidential hopefuls court young
Interior minister: Rep Tlaib's "Hatred of Israel is stronger than her love of her grandmother"; CNN talks to Rep. Tlaib's family in the West Bank; Israel trip ban comes as Netanyahu faces reelection; Joe Lieberman: Israel made a 'serious mistake' in barring Reps; Rep. Tlaib opts out of Israel visit after initially agreeing to restrictions; Trump seems to hedge on promises made on gun control; Trump hints his gun control plans may focus on mental illness; Trump: You have no choice but to vote for me; Sources Trump asked about buying Greenland, but its's not for sale; GOP source to WAPO: trump thinks many economists are "a bunch of establishment weenies"; NY police searching for man caught on camera leaving two rice cookers at busy subway station; NYPD investigating suspicious devices abandoned in subway; Subway station, surrounding streets briefly evacuated; NYPD deemed rice cookers not explosive; 2020 presidential hopefuls court young black voters; Biden holds steady lead in new polls as Warren surges; O'Rourke unveils plan to curb gun violence after El Paso attack; Biden, Sanders, Warren & Harris beat Trump in new poll; Saudi Arabia rules U.S. mother too western to care for daughter; New CNN doc looks at how secretive govt agencies use AmazonTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israel bans Reps. Omar and Tlaib after Trump's push; House Dems subpoena former Trump campaign manager Lewandowski to testify publicly; Sen. Klobuchar takes gun control issue to Trump country; Hickenlooper drops WH bid as O'Rourke restarts campaign
Former U.S. ambassador to Israel: Trump's racism and Netanyahu's dependency have brought us to this point; Sources: WH looking into invoking privilege for Lewandowski, despite never having worked at the White House; WH fears economic instability could threaten re-election; President Trump blames media, fed for economic woes; Man accused of shooting six Philadelphia police officers had AR-15 and handgun; Israel bans Reps. Omar and Tlaib after Trump's suggestion; O'Rourke restarts 2020 campaign with attacks on Trump; O'Rourke: Senate run "Would Not Be Good Enough For This County"; Hickenlooper ends White House bid, will consider senate run; List of house democrats calling for impeachment inquiry into president Trump grows to 112; Freshman Democrats in red districts weigh impeaching Trump; Dale Earnhardt Jr., wife, survive fiery Tennessee plane crashTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dow dives 800 points on warning of looming recession; Sources: Talks ongoing between WH & key Senate aides on guns; WaPo: Russian company invests in Kentucky weeks after McConnell killed sanctions on Russia
Dow tumbles as recession indicator flashes first warning in a decade; Officials: Trump watching markets, frustrated at trade team and fed; Trump blames fed, not trade war, after recession warning; Sources: Dem aides skeptical White House, Congress will take action on expanding background checks; Sources: Trump telling aides he thinks he needs to take concrete step on gun reform; Harris unveils new plan to keep guns from domestic terrorists; Warren campaigns in New Hampshire one day ahead of Trump; Warren suggests she would repeal '94 crime bill; 2020 candidates push aggressive gun reform plans; Julian Castro buys anti-Trump ad on Fox News, blames Trump's rhetoric for El Paso shooting; Should some Dem presidential candidates drop out and run for Senate instead?; Houston Chronicle: "Beto come home... Texas needs you"; Rep. King: Might not be humans left if not for incest & rape; WaPo: McConnell campaign says he "was not aware of any potential Russian investor" in KY deal; Chinese military units sit near Hong Kong border after unrest; Hong Kong police fire tear gas at protestors; Former top general on Trump's handling of global issues; Pentagon report says ISIS is "re-surging in Syria"; Navy seals under review after series of alcohol, drug scandals; New lawsuit targets Epstein, alleged madam, 3 associates; NYT: Guards hadn't checked on Epstein for 3 hours before he diedTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chaos erupts at Hong Kong airport as police, protesters clash; New video shows police engaging Dayton shooter; Sanford talks possible GOP primary challenge to Trump; Warren surges in polls, draws crowds in Iowa
Trump on violent Hong Kong protests: "Hope it works out"; Hong Kong protests stretching nearly three months; Trump claims McConnell supports expanded background checks, despite McConnell's office saying otherwise; Dem Sen. Murphy: Trump believes there's a deal to be had; Police: Dayton shooter communicated with sister and companion in hour leading up to massacre; Sanford heads to NH as he weighs Trump 2020 challenge; Sanford: Trump should not be GOP nominee in 2020; Inside the Warren Iowa campaign strategy; Sanders attacks Washington Post, New York Times; Sanders walks back Bezos comments, still slams media; Cuccinelli changes statue of Liberty poem to make case for Trump's new rules to limit immigration; Crying girl's father tracked down after ICE raid caused confusion about his locationTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New Trump admin. rule targets poor, less educated immigrants; Former WH communications director Anthony Scaramucci suggests Trump should be replaced at top of 2020 ticket; Source: Epstein was not checked on for hours before his death
Cuccinelli: New rule doesn't target any specific group; New immigration rule makes legal immigration harder; New rule means green cards, visas could be denied if immigrants have used Medicaid, food stamps; Immigration chief: Immigrants must be able to "stand on their own two feet"; Scaramucci: Every day Trump is getting worse and worse; Trump shares conspiracy theory to 63 million Twitter followers; Federal prosecutors: Dayton shooter's friend bought high-capacity magazine, body armor used in deadly shooting; Democratic candidates focus on gun control; Biden mistakenly says he met with Parkland survivors while he was VP; Biden pens op-ed "banning assault weapons works"; U.S. official: Deadly explosion at Russian military site "likely" caused by new nuclear missile; U.S. official: Russia blast likely caused by "skyfall" missile test; Trump admin. moves to weaken endangered species protectionsTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump claims he will pursue meaningful background checks; Scares across U.S. cause panic after deadly mass shootings; At least six 2020 Dems accuse Trump of being a white supremacist; Trump org has hired undocumented workers in the past
Sources: Accused gunman chose El Paso because of distance from his hometown; No. 2 Intel official steps down amid Trump's loyalty concerns; Sue Gordon note to Trump: Resignation is out of "Patriotism not preference"; GOP Sen. Burr: Gordon's resignation a "significant loss"; Trump picks Joseph Maguire as acting Intel director; Top Intel official highly recommended for DNI position, steps down; Trump, Biden trade blows after Biden's Iowa speech slip-up; Biden's camp says he misspoke after campaign speech slip-up; Trump: ICE raids act as "very good deterrent"; Docs: Some companies didn't use E-Verify to check workers status; Wash Post: Trump organization uses construction company that employs undocumented workers;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump brags about crowd size while visiting El Paso after shooting, mocks "Crazy Beto" O'Rourke; Exclusive: El Paso suspect's mom called police about son's gun; New Iowa poll: Biden keeping lead, Warren surging, Sanders falling
Trump posts political-ad style video of visit to El Paso hospital set to triumphant soundtrack; Source: White House rebuffed attempts by DHS to make combating domestic terrorism a higher priority; Sources: House Judiciary considering coming back from recess to work on gun legislation; Dayton gunman's friend: I saw him physically abuse his sister; Crying children left without parents after immigration raids; Sources: Acting DHS Secretary was prepared to resign; Inside the power struggle at the homeland security dept; Dems descend on Iowa, Biden, & Bullock give state fair stump speeches; Six months before caucuses, Dems make pitches to Iowa voters; New Iowa poll: Biden keeps lead at 28%, Warren surges to 19%, Sanders falls to 9%; Harris rolls out first TV ad of campaign in Iowa; Report: Climate crisis threatens worldwide food supply;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump undercuts unity plea with political attacks; Sources: White House rebuffed attempts by DHS to make combatting domestic terrorism a higher priority; Trump arrives in El Paso to protests over his visit
Trump mischaracterizes what Ohio Democrats said about his hospital visit; Trump charges Ohio Democrats mischaracterized his hospital visit; Beto O'Rourke joins protests as Trump heads to El Paso; Ohio gov. speaks to CNN after meeting with Trump today; Biden, Booker accuse Trump of inciting racism, violence; Trump arrives at University Medical Center in El PasoTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dayton officials talk to reports about mass shooting; Buttigieg unveils plan to combat "Domestic terrorist attacks"; Trump to visit El Paso, Dayton shooting sites; Accused El Paso gunman's family releases statement
Accused El Paso terrorist cooperating with police; Dayton shooter appeared to tweet extreme left views and showed interest in violence; Dayton shooter was exploring violent ideologies; FBI: Not found any indication of racial motivation in Dayton; FBI: Dayton shooter sought out information that promotes violence; FBI: No evidence El Paso shooting influenced Dayton gunman; Ex-Classmates: We warned about Dayton shooter's "Kill List"; Police: Motive of Dayton shooter still a mystery; Police believe accused El Paso terrorist targeted Latinos; Buttigieg plan includes universal background checks, closing gun loopholes, and assault weapons ban; El Paso Dems ask trump to cancel visit; Dayton Mayor: Trump's rhetoric has been "painful"; Dems push for McConnell to act on gun control measures; Source: McConnell has "no interest" in house background checks bill, lacks support from Trump & GOP Senate; Trump to visit El Paso, Dayton as some Dems tell him don't come; Accused El Paso gunman's family releases statement; Accused El Paso gunman's family: He was "influenced by beliefs that we do not accept or condone"; Ex-Girlfriend of Dayton gunman: He was "Interested in what made terrible people do terrible things"; Amid tragedy, O'Rourke finds himself back in spotlight; Remembering the victims killed in El Paso, DaytonTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dow dives as America's trade war with China escalates; At least 31 people killed after 2 shootings in 13 hours; Trump condemns "racist hate" but doesn't address own rhetoric
El Paso police official: Gunman has shown no remorse; Dayton police: Gunman had up to 250 rounds of ammo; Two Dayton shooting survivors speak with CNN; NRA "welcomes" Trump's remarks after two mass shootings; Obama urges Americans to reject language from leaders that "normalizes racist sentiments"; Trump: U.S. must condemn racism, bigotry and white supremacy; Texas suspect posted racist rant minutes before attack; Law enforcement struggles to keep tabs on racist sites used by mass shooters; Biden talks to CNN about this weekend's mass shootings; Biden: Trump "dumbing down" the way we talk about each other; Biden: Looks like Trump "flat abandoned the theory that we are one people"; Remembering the victims of the El Paso, Dayton shootingsTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Breaking News: Trump: Ratcliffe no longer pick for Intelligence Chief; GOP "Gut Punch" GOP Aide; Rep. Hurd's retirement "Not Good News" for 2020; Trump's Target:
Breaking News: Trump: Ratcliffe no longer pick for Intelligence Chief; GOP "Gut Punch" GOP Aide; Rep. Hurd's retirement "Not Good News" for 2020; Trump's Target: President Trump uses Baltimore homicide rate to try to score political points at rally; Trump's World: Trump announces new trade agreement with E.U. imposes new tariffs on China; Embracing Obama...Now: Dem Candidates walk back debate attacks on Obama; Battle over Trump's taxes: Trump slams CA after new law requires him to release taxes; Kennedy Tragedy: RFK granddaughter found dead at family home, cause of death pending toxicology report; Any Moment: Puerto Rico Governor stepping down, unless he changes his midTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

U.S. Official: North Korea test fires two missiles; Candidates back on trial, hope for post-debate bounce; 2020 candidate Bullock talks race, trade and debate; U.S. to test new missile to counter Russian aggression in Europe
Obama's record becomes target as candidates focus on Biden; Biden "surprised" rivals went after Obama's record when challenging him in debate; Harris says she's expected to take hits from 2020 rivals; Biden: "absolutely bizarre" rivals attacked Obama's record; Biden laughs off his debate stumbles and gaffes; 2020 candidates announce fundraising boosts after debate; Bullock announces biggest fundraising day since joining race; Trump announces new tariffs against China; Biden: I was surprised by criticism of Obama during debate; Trump: I don't know if I can stop "send her back" chant; House Dems nearing majority in favor of impeachment inquiry; U.S., Russia to withdraw from Cold War nuclear treaty tomorrow; Trump orders medals stripped from navy lawyers who tried Navy seal Eddie Gallagher on murder charges; KY miners stranded without pay, block train demanding money from bankrupt company;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Biden and Harris set for rematch hours from now; Campaign: Biden's "primary goal" is to take on Trump
Joe Biden tours stage ahead of CNN debate; Campaign: Biden prepared for "flat-out lies and distortions"; Sen. Bennet touring stage ahead of CNN debate;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Candidates touring stage ahead of CNN debate; Warren and Sanders to share stage with moderates; CNN debates last chance for some Dems to break through
Gov. Steve Bullock touring stage ahead of CNN debate; O'Rourke, Buttigieg aim to recapture lost momentum; Poll: Biden top choice of Dems in new national pollTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump stokes racial divide by ramping up attacks on Rep. Cummings and Baltimore; Trump slams Baltimore for "infestation" as Kushner properties cited for rodents; 2020 Dems descend on Michigan, a state Trump narrowly won
Trump goes after Rev. Sharpton after slamming Rep. Cummings; Attacks on Cummings come one week after Trump lashed out at 4 Democratic women of color; Mulvaney: Trump's comments on Cummings are not about race; GOP Meadows yet to defend "best friend" Cummings after attacks; Michigan gov. talks 2020 Dems & beating Trump in her state; Michigan Dem. Party Black Caucus endorses Kamala Harris; Harris' "Medicare for all" plan keeps private insurance; Sanders reacts to Harris' "Medicare for all" proposal; Sanders: Harris' plan is "not Medicare-for-all"; 3 killed, 12 wounded in shooting at California festival; Police: Festival shooter used assault-style weapon; Gunman posted about white supremacist book before attack; Children ages 6 & 13 among three killed in festival shooting; 2020 Dems agree to fight climate crisis, but not on a plan; Half of 2020 field has released comprehensive climate planTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dems take big step forward toward possible impeachment; filing suit for Mueller's secret grand jury material; Top Dem candidates signal aggressive debate strategies; Trump rips Sweden, France, Fox News and more in Twitter tear
Pelosi: "I'm not trying to run out the clock" on impeachment; Pelosi: I have no "hatchet" to bury with Ocasio-Cortez; Trump complains about Fox poll showing him losing to Biden; Harris on upcoming CNN debate: I was raised to be polite; Mayor Buttigieg calls out Pres Trump as racist; Yang jokes He'll attack Bennet at debate: "You know what you did"; Trump advisers point to Biden, Harris & Warren as biggest threats; Trump downplays North Korea missile tests this week; North Korea: Missile launch was "warning to South Korea"; Official: Iran test fires medium-range ballistic missile; Trump makes immigration announcement; Buttigieg: Trump's work for A$AS Rocky doesn't undo how his admin has "deepened the problems on racism in U.S." ; Trump demands Sweden release American rapper A$AP Rocky; George Conway on Trump's fight for A$AP Rocky: "Now do Khashoggi"; Trump was lobbied to review $10B contract bid involving Amazon; Inside the effort to turn Trump against Amazon's bid for a $10 billion contract; 2020 Dems aim to show policy is opposite of Trump's; O'Rourke, Castro clash over decriminalizing border crossing; Candidates split over reforming ICE or abolishing it; Sen Sanders: Immigration is "absolutely broken"; Harris: Trump's claim Dems support open border isn't trueTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dems grapple with next move as Trump tries to spin win; Attorney General Barr reinstates federal death penalty; Source: Biden's shift to more aggressive tone "intentional"; Worker fired after doctored presidential seal appeared behind Trump at speech
Pelosi: I won't discourage Dems from backing impeachment; Trump tires to claim victory, as Mueller says he's not exonerated; Dems grapple with next move as Trump declares victory; Intel Chair Schiff: Not sure country benefits from impeachment; 5 inmates to be executed, ending 16-year federal death penalty hiatus; Biden camp jabs Harris: He's about more than selling t-shirts; Biden on second debate: "I'm not going to be as polite this time"; Biden, Booker launch new attacks ahead of second debate; 16 Marines arrested for alleged "illegal activities" including human smuggling & drug-related crimes; 2020 Dems pushing different economic plans to battle Trump; 2020 Dems argue Trump's economy not working for everyone;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mueller: President Trump was not exonerated; Mueller: President can be charged after leaving office; At least 92 House Dems support impeachment inquiry into Trump
Mueller refuses to say if his report recommends impeachment; Some 2020 Dems renew impeachment calls after Mueller testimony; Trump's first reaction: "We had a very good day today"; Trump after Mueller testimony: "Today proved a lot to everybody"; Following Mueller testimony, Senate Dems to push for legislation to secure election; Mueller's testimony repeatedly refutes claims made by Trump; Mueller's testimony contradicts Trump's repeated claims of "total exoneration"; First Trump comments after testimony from Robert MuellerTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mueller prepares to testify as DOJ says he must stick to report; Ex-prosecutor who knows Mueller well talks key questions; Biden unveils criminal justice plan ahead of Dem debate; Next U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has history of gaffes
Sources: Trump irritated, not anxious, ahead of Mueller testimony; Mueller makes last-minute ask to swear in deputy for hearing; Trump: "Pleased" with deal that would add to soaring national debt; GOP divided over budget plan, some call it "best possible deal"; Trump in 2016: I could get rid of debt in eight years; Trump's top economic adviser: Trump will be tougher on spending after re-election; Trump sues to stop release of his state tax returns; Trump Lawyer: Officials' acts are "political retribution"; NY Attorney General: Trump hides behind lawsuits; Booker to Biden: "You created this system. We'll dismantle it."; Biden Campaign: Biden knows people will try to "weaponize his service in congress against him"; Gabbard: Harris "Not Qualified" to be commander in chiefTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump lashes out at Mueller ahead of Wednesday's testimony; Dems, GOP preparing to question Mueller on report findings; Massive protests in Puerto Rico after gov. refuses to resign
Trump calls four Dem congresswomen of color "racist"; Trump: Four Dem congresswomen of color are "easy to handle"; Nadler: Mueller lays out Trump's high crimes & misdemeanors; Justice Dept. does not have a copy of Mueller's opening statement; Sources: Dems focusing on five specific areas of obstruction; Republicans plan to question Mueller on origins of probe; Trump says he's "best thing" to happen to Puerto Rico; Trump says U.S. is "ready for the absolute worst" with Iran; Iran claims it arrested 17 Iranians accused of spying for the U.S.; Trump says it's "totally false"; Warren says financial crash is coming, unveils new plan; Biden says he supports $15 minimum wage for campaign staffers, jabbing Sanders amid pay controversy; "Avengers: Endgame" passes "Avatar" as highest-grossing movie ever; "Lion King" shatters multiple records after opening weekendTo 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: Iran seizes two tankers, including British-flagged ship; Trump calls crowd "patriots" after chanting "send her back"; Harris and Biden gearing up for rematch at second dem debate; Trump accusers feel left behind by the #metoo movement.
Armed U.S. aircraft escorting commercial cargo ship after Iran seize two tankers; UK: no British citizens abroad ship seized by Iran; Trump: I believe all people are "good people", after attacking dems; Booker campaign signals he'll target Biden in debate; Warren: "delighted" to share debate stage with Sanders; Trump accusers grapple with furious backlash, death threats; Women who accused trump wonder what justice looks like; Soon: 6th day of protests in Puerto Rico to begin over political crisis; Crowds gather to call for Puerto Rico governor to resign; Puerto Rico gov. Ricardo Rossello says he won't step down; Trump says he can't imagine using debt ceiling as negotiating tactic after saying republicans should in 2012 tweet;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump claims he disagrees with chants of "send her back"; 2020 candidate Harris responds to "send her back" chants; Trump far from first politician to use strategy of division; FBI: warrant: Trump talked to Cohen amid hush money payment
Trump claims he disagrees with "send her back" chants, despite staying silent, allowing them to continue; Trump took 13 seconds to speak after "send her back chats"; Dem Rep. Omar: Trump is a "racist and a fascist"; Sen Graham called Trump "Racist" in 2015 & now he says he's not; Trump's racist rhetoric echoes language of past leaders; Trump silent for 13 seconds during "send her back" chants; now claiming he tried to stop it by resuming speech; FBI: Trump, Hicks talked to Cohen before hush money payment; FBI: Kellyanne Conway talked with Cohen on the same day Cohen got Stormy recording; Tonight: second Dem debate lineups revealed live on CNN; House passes bill to raise minimum wage to $15 an hour; Viral photo app sparks security concerns over Russian tiesTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Soon: House to vote over impeachment after Dem rep. says Trump should be punished for racist comments; Trump suggests he will call out Dem reps at rally; WH projects $1 trillion deficit for 2019
Sources: House will likely vote to table impeachment resolution; Source: Dem leadership prefers to kill impeachment resolution; Source: Moderate Dems felt vote over Trump racist tweets backfired, forced them to defend 4 progressives; Trump hits campaign trail as GOP defends his racist tweets; Sources: Trump & WH advisers believe criticizing Dem congresswomen is advantageous in 2020; Dem congresswomen deny fracture with Pelosi but have yet to meet face to face with the speaker; Sources: Moderate Dems not happy with Pelosi's handling of attacks against four Dem congresswomen; Sanders fires back at opponents, defends "Medicare for all"; Sanders accuses Biden of lying about "Medicare for all"; Sanders, Biden, Harris spar over health care proposals; Harris: My plan does not call for eliminating Obamacare; Soon: Trump leaves for North Carolina campaign rally; Trump regularly makes 20 or more false claims at rallies; Trump's use of "sir" signals he is making a false statement; New protests in Puerto Rico as governor apologizes for chat message scandal; Scandal and protests consume Puerto Rico as governor defies calls to step downTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump again defends his racist attacks on U.S. lawmakers; House to vote on condemning Trump's racist comments; Scaramucci reacts to Trump's racist tweets about Dem lawmakers; Dem rep throws gavel down as anger boils with GOP
Dems to vote on resolution to condemn Trump's racist attack; Trump again defends his racist on U.S. lawmakers; House GOP leaders defend Trump's racist attacks on lawmakers; Rep McCarthy & Sen. McConnell say Pres. Trump is not a racist after Trump sends racist tweets; McConnell: president Trump is not a racist; GOP Leaders meeting with Pres. Trump this hour after spending day defending his racist tweets; House to vote on resolution to condemn Trump's racist attack; Scaramucci: Trump's tweets "racist and unacceptable"; White supremacists celebrate Trump's racist tweets; White nationalist who once backed Trump calls Trump's racist tweets "red meat"; Trump's pick for defense secretary faces confirmation as Iran and North Korea test their nuclear limits; Trump's pick for defense secretary: we do not want war with Iran; North Korea hints at resuming nuclear testing, accuses U.S. of breaching "spirit" of talks ; Trump's defense pick: we are fighting a cyber war now; Boko Haram still holding 112 schoolgirls captive;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump denies racist tweets were racist; Booker: Trump using "bigoted, vile, dangerous language"; Biden slams "Medicare for all" as he unveils health care plan
Booker: Trump "fanning the flames" of racial violence; 2020 candidate Booker on Trump's racist attack; Booker: The country will "rise up" to fight Trump's racism; Booker: No "equivalency" between what Dems and Trump say; Trump calls recent deportation raids "successful"; Trump admin yet to show results of deportation raids; Sanders defends "Medicare for all" amid Biden's criticism; Prosecutors push for Epstein bail denial citing severity of charges; Prosecutors: Epstein had cash, diamonds, foreign passport in safe; Airlines cancel thousands of flights as 737 Max delays continue; Beloved Louisiana civil rights activist found dead in trunk of car, police ask community for help; Soon: Dems attacked by Trump hold news conferenceTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Acosta exit, Trump admin gains another "acting" head; Trump declares state of emergency in Louisiana as tropical storm Barry nears Gulf Coast; Trump rips "Baby" Paul Ryan over new book comments
Labor Secretary Acosta resigns, as Trump weighs replacing director of national intelligence Dan Coats; Sources: Trump weighing replacing DNI Dan Coats; Louisiana Governor: "No one should take this storm lightly"; Tropical storm Barry to swamp Gulf Coast already waterlogged from recent flooding; Tropical storm Barry threatening Gulf Coast region with unprecedented flooding; Dem lawmakers get emotional describing detention centers; DHS Watchdog: Overcrowding at detention centers not addressed; Ex-Head of immigration enforcement frustrated over border crisis; Oversight committee: At least 18 infants & toddlers under age 2 were separated from parents; VP Pence & GOP Senators visit border detention center; Trump confirms deportation roundups to begin this weekend; Fearing deportation, undocumented woman hides in Chicago church; Trump: Paul Ryan was a "Baby" & "didn't know what he was doing"; New book: Ryan viewed retirement as "escape hatch" from Trump; Ryan rips Trump in new book: "I wanted to scold him all the time"; Sitting GOP lawmakers show unwillingness to criticize Trump; Harris again today goes after Biden's civil rights record; Harris jabs Biden: If you're not ready to defend your record at debate then "you're probably not ready"; Poll 41% of South Carolina's black Dems back Biden; Warren among 2020 Dems to court voters at progressive event; Progressive event reports surge in attendance ahead of 2020To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sources: Trump expected to seek citizenship info by other means; President Trump's raids to target undocumented families in 10 major cities starting Sunday; Sources: Trump questioning whether Acosta's press conference was sufficient to keep his job
Miami Mayor reacts to planned immigration raids; Many undocumented families living in fear of upcoming raids; WH hosts right-wing internet personalities at social media summit, not tech leaders; Twitter & Facebook not invited to White House media summit; Biden unleashes on Trump in foreign policy pitch; Biden: world sees Trump as "insincere, ill-informed and impulsive"; Biden: If I'm president, there will be "no more Charlottesville's, no more Helsinki's"; Biden: Foreign policy can't be driven by "Twitter Tantrums"; WSJ: State Dept intel analyst resigned after Trump admin blocked part of his testimony on threat from climate crisis; Miami's poor pressured to move to areas more like to floodTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Acosta refuses to resign, defends secret plea deal for Epstein; Harris becomes latest candidate to team up with Ocasio-Cortez; Protestors storm Biden's campaign HQ demanding commitments for separated migrant families
Acosta blames state prosecutor's office: They were ready to let Epstein walk without jail time; Acosta defends secret plea deal for Jeffrey Epstein; Acosta: We now have hindsight & live in a different world; Acosta: We did the deal because we wanted to see Epstein in jail; Harris follows Warren and Sanders in attaching campaigns to Ocasio-Cortez; Pelosi makes unity pitch after spat with Ocasio-Cortez saying "Make me the target", not new Democrats; Warren confronted at campaign event, makes promise on Israeli occupations; U.K. ambassador resigns after Trump attacks him over leaked cable; U.K. ambassador to U.S. says he can't continue in job, returning to Britain; U.K. PM candidate refused to back embattled ambassador to U.S.; Girls celebrate their role models at World Cup paradeTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump: I "feel badly" for Acosta, who gave Epstein plea deal; New high-stakes fight over Obamacare kicks off today; Ex-Fighter pilot Amy McGrath challenging GOP Sen. McConnell
Joe Biden calls for labor secretary Acosta to resign; Top Dems call for labor secretary Alex Acosta to resign for role in cutting "deal of a lifetime" for Jeffrey Epstein; Bill Clinton statement: "knows nothing" of alleged Epstein crimes; Biden on Obamacare: starting over would be a "sin"; Biden fiercely defends Obamacare as rivals call to replace it; Harris struggles to clarify "Medicare for all" stance; Biden releases tax returns, made $15M+ since leaving WH; Sen Kaine: Trump should feel badly for victims "preyed upon"; Sen. Tim Kaine: Acosta must go; Trump steps up attacks on U.K. Ambassador to U.S., calling him "wacky" and a "very stupid guy"; Politico: Trump admin members known to party with U.K. Ambassador who Trump now calls "wacky"; Senior British leaders defending Ambassador attacked by Trump; State Dept: no WH guidance to cut ties with U.K. Ambassador; Billionaire who shook up two presidential races dies at 89To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jeffrey Epstein pleads not guilty to sex trafficking of minors; Rep. Eric Swalwell drops out of 2020 race for president; Trump: U.S. will no longer deal with U.K. ambassador who called me "inept"
Prosecutors: Epstein "was well aware" many victims were minors; Prosecutors: Epstein sexually abused "dozens of minor girls"; Prosecutors charge politically-connected financier Jeffrey Epstein with operating trafficking ring, sexually abusing minors; Trump on accused predator Epstein in 2002: "terrific guy"; Any moment: Women's soccer world champions return to U.S.; Warren raises $19.1M in 2nd quarter, more than Sanders & Harris; Swalwell is first Dem to drop out of 2020 race for president; Poll: Biden is only 2020 Dem with wide lead over Trump in hypothetical matchup; Harris courts South Carolina voters after sparring with Biden; Harris struggles to clarify her busing stance after attacking Biden's past positions at debate; Daily Mail: U.K. ambassador said Trump administration "uniquely dysfunctional"; Daily Mail: In leaked cables, U.K. ambassador said Trump survives controversy like Schwarzenegger in "Terminator"; NYT: Scabies & shingles outbreaks at detention center; children left unfed, unbathed; Trump: Migrants in detention centers "very happy... in much better shape"; Trump administration continues fight for census question; Barr: Decision on census "in the next day or two"; Barr: Mueller testimony is being done by Dems for "public spectacle"; Trump lauds admin for leadership on environment as U.S. rolls back regulations, pulls out of Paris accord; Trump offers revisionist history on California wildfires; Trump puts questionable price tag on Green New Deal at $100 trillion; Happening now: Women's soccer world champions return to U.S.; U.S. women's team arrives home after winning World CupTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President slams Biden, defends border patrol and insists citizenship question will be included in 2020 census; Exclusive: former VP Joe Biden sits down with CNN; Biden: vast majority of dems are where I am on the issues; Harris campaign raises less than $
Trump falsely claims citizenship question often included; Source: justice dept to pursue census citizenship question; Sources: Trump frustrated with commerce secretary Ross; Trump: border detention centers are "run beautifully"; Former VP Biden defends his record on busing; VP Biden defends himself: "Look at my record"; Biden on Harris's attack: I didn't want to get into that scrum; Biden: I wasn't prepared for Harris to come at me like that; Joe Biden insists "People know who I am"; Biden: I've never been accused of being unable to spar; Biden: Trump is "The bully that I knew my whole life"; Biden: Trump is dissing allies, embracing thugs; Biden: There will be no NATO if Trump is re-elected; Biden: Trump gave Kim Jong Un legitimacy, got nothing back; Biden: idea that trade war benefits anyone is "ludicrous"; Exclusive: Biden on health care, college costs & debt; Biden: people shouldn't have to give up private health plans; Biden expresses skepticism of Ocasio-Cortez's mass appeal; Biden: I will raise tax rate to 39.5 %; Biden: undocumented immigrants should get access to healthcare; Biden: I don't think crossing border should be decriminalized; Biden: would be great to have female VP or pres if I lose; Biden doesn't commit to picking female vice president; Biden: a president's role is to persuade not just fight;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

6.4 earthquake strikes Southern California, felt in L.A. & Vegas; Ahead: Trump to speak at controversial July 4th event
USGS seismologist: chance of another damaging quake today; USGS: At least 58 aftershocks after 6.4 earthquake; Kern County Fire: Ridgecrest Hospital is being evacuated; Officials report broken water mains, rock slides, power lines down; Largest earthquake in 20 years hits Southern California; USGS: At least 73 aftershocks after 6.4 earthquake; Source: Military chiefs concerned about politicization of July 4th; WH aides working overtime to fill event space with crowd; Trump baby blimp makes appearance on National Mall; Troops reportedly given messaging guidance, talking points today; California early quake alert didn't warn all CA residents; USGS: At least 85 aftershocks after 6.4 earthquakeTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump defends planned military display at July 4th event; Biden campaign raised $21.5 million in second quarter; Trump to Iran: Threats can come back to "bite you"
Source: Military chiefs concerned about politicization of July 4th; WH refuses to say how much July 4th event will cost taxpayers; Wash. Post: Parks dept. to divert $2.5M to help pay for July 4th event; Trump says he's "absolutely moving forward" with census citizenship question contradicting his own officials; 2020 Dems descend on Iowa ahead of July 4th celebrations; Biden campaign raised $21.5 million in second quarter, more than Sanders but less than Buttigieg; Harris: President Trump is a "predator"; 2020 candidate Pete Buttigieg on Trump's July 4th plan; Trump: Migrants are living far better now than where they came from, in safer conditions; Buttigieg takes in $24.8M last quarter in fundraising; DHS chief orders investigation into report of "disturbing" social media posts by border agents; Border patrol agent warns of derogatory culture at CBP; DHS watchdog report: A manager described conditions at border facility a "ticking time bomb"; Pediatricians share drawings from migrant children of their time in U.S. custody; Judge rebuked for saying teen accused of rape deserves leniency because he "comes from a good family"To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump to host July 4th event filled with tanks, fighter jets; DHS watchdog releases photos of families in overcrowded border facilities in Texas; New CNN poll: Trump job approval remains at 43%; Biden leads, Harris & Warren battle for 2nd in new Iowa poll
Trump claims military "thrilled" to be on display at July 4th event; Trump's July 4th event criticized as politicizing military; Trump to speak from the National Mall on July 4th; WH defends July 4th extravaganza as "patriotic"; Escalating tensions; Pres Trump to Iran: you are "playing with fire"; Retired Four Star General launches national service campaign; Trump baby blimp gets permit for July 4th on National Mall; Gingrich: "what kind of idiot" would complain about the president wanting to celebrate our country?; New CNN poll: 74% of Americans consider border situation a crisis, but reasons why depend on party; Group of democrats visit more migrant holding facilities to survey conditions; Conway: Trump on his way to earning Nobel peace prize; New CNN poll: 40% approve of Trump handling of North Korea; House democrats file lawsuit to obtain Trump tax returns; Sanders campaign raises $18 million in second quarter; Buttigieg admits struggle to win over minority voters; Trump campaign, RNC raise $105 million in second quarter; Former lawmakers cashing in on Hill experience as lobbyists; Former senator lobbying for company tied to Russian oligarch; Rep. Ocasio-Cortez & Sen. Cruz team up to stop lawmakers from becoming lobbyists; DOJ to plaintiffs: 2020 census won't include citizenship questionTo 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: Biden lead narrows to five points post-debates; Buttigieg raises eye-catching $24.8 million in second quarter; Trump makes history as first sitting U.S. president to visit N. Korea
New CNN Poll: Biden support down 10%, support for Harris up 9%; New CNN Poll: Only 4 candidates polling above 5%: Biden 22%, Harris 17%, Warren 15% and Sanders 14%; New CNN Poll: Harris, Warren make steep gains after first debates; NYT: Trump may allow N. Korea to keep nukes in exchange for freeze; Ivanka embraces role as top adviser, diplomat & daughter; Trump praises Putin, Kim Jong Un & Saudi Crown Prince at World Summit; Iran breaches uranium limit agreed to in 2015 nuke deal; Sources: Pompeo's taxpayer-funded security used for personal errands; Sources: Pompeo's security detail used to pick up dog, Chinese food; Hong Kong police use tear gas after protesters storm gov't headquarters forcing an evacuation; Ocasio-Cortez details "unconscionable" conditions at migrant centers on U.S.-Mexico border; Ocasio-Cortez says migrants forced to drink out of toilets at border detention centers; CBP investigating offensive posts in secret Facebook group for border agents; Artist let go after drawing scathing image of TrumpTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kamala Harris steals stage, Biden target of attacks; Booker on his 2020 path after first democratic debate; Biden defends his past position on busing in heated fight; Pres. Trump smiles, tells Putin "don't meddle in election"
Biden defends record after bruising debate; Source close to Biden on debate performance: "Not great"; Swalwell to Biden: "Time to pass the torch"; Booker reacts to Biden's fierce defense of civil rights record; Biden: I never ever opposed voluntary busing; Harris targets Biden for opposing federally mandated busing; Biden tries to explain busing stance: I was against the federal government ordering busing; Biden and Harris busing exchange highlights divide for Dems; Trump jokes with Putin about election interference; Trump and Putin joke about "fake news" despite Russia's long record of murdering and jailing journalist; Supreme court to hear key political cases just ahead of 2020 election; Supreme court to hear cases on immigration, abortion, LGBT rights in election year; Supreme court to decide fate of "dreamers" before 2020 election; Charlottesville driver sentenced to life in prisonTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dem Debate: Who will stand out & who will go on attack?; Supreme court rules in two cases with big voting implications; Ocasio-Cortez: "under no circumstances" should house vote on senate's border funding bill
What the first debate means for candidates' strategies tonight; Frontrunners to square off in second Dem debate tonight; Biden, Sanders, Harris & Buttigieg in debate tonight; Obama campaign strategist on make-or-break debate moments; Supreme court rules fed courts can't stop questionable political district mapping; Chief Justice Roberts sides with liberals on census case, conservatives on district mapping; Supreme court blocks citizenship question from 2020 census for now, returns case to lower court; Trump suggests delaying 2020 census over supreme court ruling; House about to vote on senate's $4.6B border bill; Pelosi: House will pass senate's $4.6B border bill; Pelosi: Dems will "reluctantly" pass senate's border bill; Castro: Border drowning deaths "should piss us all off"; TV gremlins haunt debate, but '76 SNAFU was worseTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Robert Mueller set to testify publicly on July 17th; The story behind the image of drowned father & toddler; Last-minute preparations for 2020 Dems ahead of first debate
President Trump to Mueller: "Does it ever stop?"; Trump slams Mueller testifying, accuses Dems of "Do-Over"; President Trump's lawyer responds to Mueller testifying; Image of dad and toddler drowned in Rio Grande illustrates humanitarian crisis at the U.S. Border; Trump on Photo of drowned migrants: "I hate it," it could stop if the democrats change the laws; Warren leads in polls among her debate night stage mates; De Blasio, Ryan, Castro, Booker, Warren, O'Rourke, Klobuchar, Gabbard, Inslee, Delaney face off tonight; Warren, Klobuchar visit migrant detention center ahead of debate; What to watch for in tonight's first democratic debate; Hours away: 2020 Dems face off in crucial debate; Sen Scott weighs in on Dems' debate and diversity in GOP; Sen Scott discusses border crisis and heartbreaking pic; Sen Scott reacts to sexual assault allegations against Trump; Sources: new flaw found in Boeing 737 Max; Trump on upcoming talk with Putin: "What I say to him is none of your business"; Trump takes parting shots before meeting with world leaders at G-20 summit; Trump seems to take another dig at late Senator McCain; Barr busts out the bagpipesTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices