The Lead with Jake Tapper

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 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

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

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 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

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 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

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 "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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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 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 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

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

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

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

TRUMP: I DON'T NEED AN EXIT STRATEGY ON IRAN; TRUMP THREATENS "OVERWHELMING FORCE" AND TO DESTROY IRAN; IRAN: WHITE HOUSE SUFFERS FROM "MENTAL DISABILITY"; BOLTON: TRUMP HAS OPENED THE DOOR TO TALKS WITH IRAN; DIVISION ERUPTS AMONG HOUSE DEMS OVER $4 BILLION BORDER BILL; SOME DEMS WORRY ABOUT BORDER BILL ENABLES TRUMP ADMIN POLICIES; SPEAKER PELOSI: HOUSE BORDER FUNDING BILL WILL PASS; TRUMP: "VERY CONCERNED" ABOUT BORDER FACILITY CONDITIONS; 100 CHILDREN TRANSFERRED FROM "INHUMANE" FACILITY MOVED BACK; ACTING CBP COMMISSIONER RESIGNS AMID ESCALATING CRISIS; REP. TIM RYAN: TRUMP SHOULD "GO FIX THE DAMN PROBLEM" INSTEAD OF RUNNING "THE APPRENTICE" OUT OF THE WHITE HOUSE; GOP REP ON DETAINED MIGRANT CHILDREN: "THERE'S NO LOCK ON THE DOOR, ANY CHILD IS FREE TO LEAVE AT ANY TIME"; INTENSE PREPARATION FOR 2020 DEMS AHEAD OF HIGH-STAKES DEBATE; CAMPAIGN SOURCE: HARRIS PLANS TO "PROSECUTE THE CASE AGAINST FOUR MORE YEARS OF TRUMP"; BIDEN STUDYING HIS RECORD, PREPARING FOR ATTACKS FROM RIVALS; COURT DOCS: GOP REP. HUNTER USED CAMPAIGN CASH TO PAY FOR TRIPS, CONCERTS, DINNERS WITH WOMEN; WARREN, SANDERS BATTLE FOR SUPPORT FROM PROGRESSIVE DEMS; SOME SANDERS VOTERS HAVE NEVER FORGIVEN WARREN FOR EARLY CLINTON ENDORSEMENT IN 2016 RACE; SANDERS AIMS TO PAINT WARREN AS A MORE "ESTABLISHMENT" CHOICE; WARREN SUPPORTERS SAY SHE'S THE FRESH FACE OF THE LEFT; STEPHANIE GRISHAM NAMED NEW WHITE HOUSE PRESS SECRETARY; ARMY STAFF SGT. DAVID BELLAVIA AWARDED MEDAL OF HONOR FOR SAVING FELLOW SOLDIERS DURING BATTLE IN IRAQ; TRUMP AWARDS MEDAL OF HONOR TO FIRST LIVING IRAQ WAR VETTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump imposes new "hard-hitting" sanctions against Iran; Trump denies author's sexual assault accusation from 90s; Trump: U.S. does not seek military conflict with Iran; Sources: U.S. launched retaliatory cyber attack on Iran; Buttigieg confronts racial tensions ahead of first debate; Buttigieg admits lack of progress in solving long-standing racial issues in South Bend; Sanders would cancel all $1.6 trillion of student loan debt; Beto O'Rourke proposes "war tax" as part of veterans' plan; CNN Exclusive look at Warren campaign's policy-making machine; Axios: Vetting found red flags on many Trump admin members; Trump: Biggest mistake was making Sessions attorney general; RNC researcher to Axios: Vetting process for Trump was a disaster, s***-show; Trump's pick for border czar calls out DHS Secy: McAleenan is on "wrong side"; Pence refuses to answer if he thinks climate emergency is a threatTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Iran strike by Trump may trigger regional retaliation; Trump calls off retaliatory strikes on Iran at last minute; Sources: Bolton, Pompeo & Pence were in favor of strikes; Dem candidates court black voters at Clyburn's fish fry; African-American leaders defend Biden amid controversy; Oregon's Dem governor orders troopers to hunt down GOP Lawmakers refusing to return to capitol; GOP Lawmakers flee Oregon to avoid vote on climate bill; Lawyers: Preteen migrants are forced to care for toddlers; ICE to begin immigration raids in 10 cities starting Sunday;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump: "You'll soon find out" if U.S. plans to strike Iran; Trump: "hard to believe" drone shoot down was "intentional"; Biden refuses to apologize for comments about working with segregationists senators; Ebola cases surge as doctors scramble to stop disease; Senators receive briefing on possible UFO sightingsTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

McConnell: U.S. dealt with sin of slavery by electing Obama; Biden recalls his working relationships with segregationists; Biden campaign defends comments: Biden didn't praise segregationists, but there was civility involved; Nadler: Dems would "destroy" WH immunity argument in court; Hicks about to wrap closed-door testimony on hill; Trump returns to WH after 2020 rally filled with 2016 attacks; Warren grabs Sanders' attention as she soars in new poll; Sanders tells corporate America: "I welcome your hatred"; Warren campaign: "we don't pay much attention to polls"; Trump delivers on coal promise, rolls back Obama-era policy; "Miracle on the Hudson" pilot testifies on Boeing 737 Max airliner, says he had trouble landing in simulatorTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump's re-election rally eclipsed by defense pick withdrawing; Orlando Sentinel makes 2020 endorsement: not Donald Trump; Orlando Sentinel editorial board: "enough of the chaos, the division...and especially the lies"; Biden says campaign has raised close to $20 million so far; Prominent GOP figures attend Biden fundraiser; BI digs into Dallas gunman's background, social media; Report: most extremist murders in 2018 were by right-wing killers; Manafort avoids transfer to notorious Rikers Island after DOJ intervenes; Top tier at DOJ intervenes in Manafort's NY fraud case; Crowds filling arena for Trump re-election rallyTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Source: firings of pollsters about pacifying Trump; NYT: intel officials hesitant to tell Trump about ramped up operations against Russia; Campaign: Buttigieg canceling events through Wednesday after deadly police shooting in South Bend, Indiana; Biden slams Trump for trying to "divide the country"; Biden: if I'm Dem nominee, I plan on winning GA, NC & SC; NYT reveals youngest known child separated at border; Gloria Vanderbilt dies at 95 after battle with cancerTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Buttigieg: I'm worried Trump would take foreign dirt; McConnell to Dems: Time to move on, "The case is closed"; McConnell: I'm the "Grim Reaper" when it comes to Dem agenda; Warren, O'Rouke, Booker face off in first night of debates, with Biden, Sanders, Harris, Buttigieg set for night two; Justice dept. to weigh in on subpoena for Trump's tax returns; Warren releases minority business plan as she rises in polls; Trump predicts he'll run against Biden, Sanders, or Warren; Trump campaign acknowledges Trump trailed Biden in key states in internal polling in March; Outrage from Flint residents as all charges are dropped against officials accused of causing water crisis; Flint Mayor reacts to charges being dropped against officials charged in water crisis; Some Flint residents "Re-Traumatized," "Horrified" over charges being dropped against officials for water crisis; Trump: "I'm not going to fire" Conway over hatch violations; Trump: "I'm not going to fire" Kellyanne Conway over hatch act violations, "she's a terrific person";To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump: "Nothing wrong with listening" if Russia or China offers dirt; Trump says he might not tell FBI if foreign govt. offered info; Sen. Warner introduced bill requiring candidates to notify FBI if contacted by a foreign agent; Sources: In private conversations, Sanders has discussed running for Governor of Arkansas; From defending to denouncing: GOP splits on Trump comments; Trump calls out FBI Dir.: He is "wrong" to say candidates should report report foreign govt offers dirt on opponent; Trump: All congressmen take "oppo" research from Govts.; Dems slam Trump as "UN-American," "Disgraceful," "Lawless"; Dem candidates outraged over Trump saying he'd take dirt from foreign govtTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices