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Donald Trump is out on the campaign trail as Republicans are increasingly closing ranks around him including his onetime bitter opponent turned supporter, Nikki Haley. Plus, partisan sparring over Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito and whether he has crossed ethical lines amid growing controversy over politically provocative flags flown at his home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nikki Haley declares she will vote for Trump in the upcoming presidential election after fiercely attacking him during her 2024 presidential bid. We are breaking down her announcement and the timing of this development in the upcoming election. Also, the judge in the Trump classified documents case holds the first hearings since delaying the trial and a shouting match erupts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The judge and lawyers in Donald Trump’s criminal trial just wrapped up pivotal talks on jury instructions that could potentially influence the final outcome. Closing arguments are now set for next week followed by jurors’ deliberations on the former president’s fate. Plus, new details on a commercial flight that turned deadly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fireworks in the courtroom as the defense begins presenting its case in the New York hush money cover up trial. The defense is calling a witness who was reprimanded by the judge for snide remarks and eye-rolling. This after star prosecution witness Michael Cohen admitted on the stand to stealing from the Trump Organization. Plus, the United States is denouncing the International Criminal Court as it seeks war crimes arrest warrants for the leaders of Israel and Hamas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New reaction to video obtained exclusively by CNN show rapper and producer Sean “Diddy” Combs physically assaulting his then-girlfriend Cassie Venture back in 2016. Hear what Ventura’s husband is now saying about it. Also, President Biden wraps up his outreach to Black voters who could potentially make or break his reelection bid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The bruising cross-examination of Michael Cohen by Donald Trump’s lawyer wraps up for the day after the defense repeatedly hammered the prosecution’s star witness for his past lies and aggressively tried to catch him in new lies under oath. Trump’s team scored major points in its bid to undercut Cohen’s credibility. We take you inside the courtroom from gavel to gavel with new testimony transcripts and look ahead to what’s next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The first Biden-Trump debate of 2024 is now set for June 27th on CNN. Plus, Michael Cohen is bracing for round two of his fiery cross-examination in Donald Trump’s hush money cover up trial. Also, a CNN exclusive look inside the illegal gun trade in Haiti as the country is devastated by gang violence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the Trump trial, Michael Cohen wraps his second day of incriminating testimony against Donald Trump. He was grilled by the defense in a sometimes testy cross-examination. Trump’s lawyers seized on Cohen’s past lies and recent attacks on the former president in hopes of discrediting the prosecution’s star witness. We take you inside the courtroom from gavel to gavel with all the latest developments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the New York hush money cover up trial, star witness Michal Cohen is wrapping up his first day of blockbuster testimony, detailing the Stormy Daniels hush money deal and how Donald Trump was allegedly involved in covering up his relationship with the adult film star and her $130,000 payoff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New testimony in the New York hush money cover up trial sets the stage for the star witness against Doanld Trump. His longtime lawyer and fixer Michael Cohen is now expected to take the stand on Monday. The judge is warning Cohen should not speak publicly about the case as Trump fumes about his gag order. We take you inside the courtroom from gavel to gavel breaking down all the latest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The judge in the New York hush money cover up case denies Donald Trump’s request for a mistrial and refuses to modify Trump’s gag order. The Trump team is urging the judge to intervene after Stormy Daniels’ salacious testimony about her alleged sexual encounter with Trump. This as a new transcript of Daniels’ combative cross-examination has just been released. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An exclusive new CNN interview with President Joe Biden where he explains his decision to pause some U.S. bomb shipments to Israel. Plus, on Capitol Hill, the House kills an effort led by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene to oust Speaker Mike Johnson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A very dramatic and contentious day in court as Stormy Daniels begins testifying in the Trump hush money trial. The adult film star detailed her alleged sexual encounter with Donald Trump and the hush money agreement to buy her silence. Defense attorneys wasted no time, hitting back during a combative cross-examination, attacking Daniels’ credibility and prompting her to testify under oath that she hates Trump and wants to see him held accountable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Prosecutors cut straight to the heart of the case against former President Trump, grilling two Trump Organization employees about the alleged scheme to disguise hush money money payments as legal fees. Plus, Hamas accepts a ceasefire proposal brokered by Egypt and Qatar. But, Israel says there are still significant gaps between the two sides. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A longtime trusted aide to Donald Trump takes the stand in the hush money money cover trial, wrapping her blockbuster testimony just a short while ago. Hope Hicks took jurors inside Trump world as the Stormy Daniels story broke and described how Trump feared allegations of sexual misconduct would hurt his 2016 presidential campaign. Hicks teared up at one point as she faced cross-examination with her former boss only a few feet away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CNN just received a new court transcript on the critical testimony by Stormy Daniels’ former lawyer who revealed new details about the hush money payment he negotiated for the adult film star. The defense seized on the lawyer’s history of celebrity clients with sensational cases in hopes of undermining his credibility. We break down all the latest in the trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Police in riot gear are now on the scene of escalating protests at Fordham University in New York. Law enforcement is making arrests at multiple U.S. college campuses after days of student demonstrations against the Israel-Hamas war. This as pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian groups violently clash at UCLA. We cover the protests live and from every angle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We just got a transcript of today’s testimony inside Trump’s trial, including new details from Stormy Daniels’ former lawyer about the adult film star’s hush money deal and a prediction that if her affair allegations goes public it could be the final nail in the coffin for Trump just weeks before the 2016 election. The explosive testimony wrapped up shortly after Trump was forced to take down inflammatory posts, complying with the judge’s ruling that he’s violated his gag order. Trump is now on notice that he could be jailed if he is found in contempt again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Campus unrest boils over as colleges across the United States attempt to crack down on protests against the Israel-Hamas war. Police are confronting and arresting demonstrators at the University of Texas at Austin. In New York, Columbia University announced they have begun suspending students who have defied an ultimatum to clear encampments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Trump trial follows the money trial. After two full weeks in the courtroom, the hush money case against Donald Trump begins to zero-in on the payoff to adult film star Stormy Daniels with testimony from Michael Cohen’s banker. Also on the stand is Donald Trump’s longtime assistant known for her appearances on The Apprentice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Double courtroom drama in the Trump trial and at the Supreme Court. In New York, sensational testimony against Donald Trump just wrapped up for the day, focusing for the first time on the hush money deal with adult star Stormy Daniels that’s central to the case. In Washington, Trump’s bid for criminal immunity has played out before the nation’s highest court. The justices offered some clues on how they may rule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New protests erupt across college campuses in the United States as student demonstrations against the Israel-Hamas war are growing. We track the confrontations and rising tensions with police and the political impacts. Also, the judge Donald Trump’s hush money trial could decide anytime if the former president violated his gag order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Explosive new testimony in the Trump trial after heated clashes between the judge and the former president’s lawyer. We take you inside the courtroom from gavel to gavel as the historic hush money criminal case unfolds. Tabloid executive David Pecker has wrapped up a second day on the stand as we await the judge’s ruling on whether Trump violated his gag order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The transcript of the opening statements in Trump's hush money trial has just been released. Prosecutors laid out their case as a criminal conspiracy and the defense argued that there is "nothing wrong with trying to influence an election." The first key witness, tabloid executive David Pecker, is set to resume his testimony in the trial tomorrow and one of Trump's former lawyer weighs in. Plus, a hearing is set for tomorrow morning on whether Trump violated a gag order and his legal bills are draining his leadership PAC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Opening statements are now set for Monday in Trump’s hush money trial. This after a New York panel of twelve jurors and six alternates is completed. Also, we are keeping a close eye on the Middle East after Israel launched an overnight strike inside Iran. American officials tell CNN the U.S. government was briefed ahead of the attack but did not endorse the response. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We take you inside the courtroom from gavel to gavel in the Trump hush money cover up case. The twelve jurors plus one alternate juror who will decide Donald Trump’s fate have now been selected. Also, Trump complains he can’t campaign after the jury is selected as Biden hits the campaign trail in Pennsylvania with the Kennedy family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

House Speaker Mike Johnson says the House will vote on bills for Ukraine, Taiwan, and Israel this Saturday. The speaker is moving ahead despite deepening anger among conservatives and efforts to take away his gavel. Plus, Senate Democrats move to dismiss impeachment charges against Homeland Secretary Mayorkas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The second day of Donald Trump’s hush money trial comes to a close with seven jurors now seated after another contentious day in court including a stern warning from the judge to the former president. Plus, in another case that could impact Trump, the Supreme Court hears arguments from January 6th defendants who say federal prosecutors overstepped. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donald Trump’s unprecedented hush money case begins. It’s the first time a former U.S. president has ever stood trial on criminal charges. Jury selection is now underway as the judge, the defense attorneys, and the prosecutors narrow down a massive list of potential jurors who will consider Trump’s fate. Plus, the Middle East is on edge after Israel vows to exact a price for an Iranian attack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donald Trump just threw another wrench into his hush money trial. Attorneys for the former president are asking the judge to change the jury questionnaire only three days before selection is set to begin. Trump said he would take the stand. Plus, Vice President Harris hammers Republicans on the issue of abortion rights for women. A southwestern state is now the latest backdrop in the battle over reproductive rights with an extremely restrictive Civl War era law soon to take effect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

O.J. is dead at the age of 76. Simpson’s family says the NFL legend, whose career was eclipsed by the double murder trial and his high-controversial acquittal, died after a battle with cancer. In Washington, the FBI director delivered a stark warning amid Republican infighting over a key surveillance law. Plus, the former interpreter for MLB player Shohei Ohtani is now charged with stealing $16 million from the star’s bank account. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donald Trump just lost his newest bid to delay his first criminal trial, the third time this week he has tried and failed to put the hush money case on hold. Plus, Trump and Biden are weighing in on the bombshell Arizona Supreme Court ruling reinstating a century old abortion ban. Also, tornados and torrential rains are sweeping through the south, leaving a trail of destruction and flooding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A historic new flashpoint in the legal and political battle over abortion rights after Arizona’s highest court ruled the state must adhere to a century-old ban on nearly all abortions. Arizona’s attorney general joins with her reaction. Also, an unprecedented sentencing as the parents of the Michigan school shooter are ordered to serve 15 years in prison. Plus, the city of Chicago released disturbing body cam video of a traffic stop that resulted in the drivers death with police firing more than 90 shots in 41 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As a historic solar eclipse draws crowds and excitement across the United States, former astronaut Mae Jemison joins to share lessons from the solar eclipse. Plus, Trump sues the New York judge overseeing the hush money case amid his efforts to delay the trial. Also, Donald Trump weighed in the hot button issue of abortion, specifying that states should decide abortion legislation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Just days after a deadly airstrike on the Iranian consulate in Syria, a senior U.S. official now reveals active preparations are underway for a significant revenge attack by Iran possibly within the week. Also, the Northeast is rattled by a rare 4.8 magnitude earthquake. Plus, a historic night for women’s college basketball as the women’s Final Four is generating unprecedented excitement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Amid growing anger over the deaths of aid workers in Gaza, President Biden gives Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu an ultimatum: take concrete steps to protect civilians or face consequences. How serious is this U.S. threat to change Israel policy? Plus, Donald Trump loses his bid to dismiss the criminal charges he faces for retaining classified documents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chef José Andrés is speaking out about the killing of seven aid workers for his food charity in Gaza, accusing Israel of systematically targeting them. The World Central Kitchen founder is sharing powerful warnings about the war and the humanitarian crisis he is likening to a real life Hunger Games. Plus, one of Donald Trump’s newest attempts to delay his first criminal trail is denied. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The United States expresses outrage over the airstrike that killed seven aid workers for the Central Food Kitchen organization in Gaza. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is calling the attack unintentional and is vowing an investigation. We get reaction from an aid group director. Plus, as parts of the United States are already reeling from destructive storms, millions of Americans are at risk for severe weather in the midwest and south. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Manhattan district attorney is asking the judge overseeing the Trump hush money trial to expand the gag order on the former president to include relatives of people involved in the case. Plus, an SUV rams into the gate of an FBI field office in Atlanta attempting to gain entry. Also, Iran is blaming Israel for a deadly airstrike on a consulate in Syria. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

American journalist Evan Gershkovich is marking one full year of imprisonment in Russia. The U.S. is condemning his wrongful detention while offering hope for his release. Two of his friends join to share how Evan is doing right now. Plus, Donald Trump just appealed a judge’s ruling allowing district attorney Fani Willis to remain on the election subversion case in Georgia. Also, an in-depth look at the migrant crisis at the border where families live in makeshift camps and often face dire and dangerous conditions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The judge in the Georgia election subversion case is weighing Donald Trump’s newest attempt to try to avoid criminal prosecution. We break down the first hearing since district attorney Fani Willis was allowed to stay on the case and why she was a no show today. Also, federal investigators are back onboard the cargo ship that crashed into a bridge in Baltimore causing it to collapse. Plus, the Biden campaign is touting a historic $25 million haul from a fundraiser featuring former President Obama and former President Clinton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rep. Kweisi Mfume (D-Md.) joins to discuss local and federal efforts to provide emergency relief to Baltimore after a cargo ship struck a major bridge, causing it to collapse. Plus, according to sources, Obama will remain mostly behind the scenes until Biden’s campaign kicks into high gear this fall. Also, former Sen. Joe Lieberman has died at the age of 82. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Maryland governor says an active search and rescue mission is ongoing at the site of the Baltimore bridge collapse. At least six people are unaccounted for after a huge cargo ship rammed the bridge and destroyed it. The Baltimore fire chief joins with an update. Plus, the fate of a widely used abortion pill is now up to the United States Supreme Court after oral arguments today for and against a nationwide ban. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donald Trump’s first criminal trial is set to begin April 15th. This as an appeals court hands Trump a win in the fraud case by slashing his bond to $173 million. Plus, new tensions between the United States and Israel over the war in Gaza after Israel cancelled a delegation trip to Washington due to the United States abstention in a UN Gaza ceasefire vote. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Princess Kate reveals she has been diagnosed with cancer after weeks of widespread speculation, announcing she is in the early stages of chemotherapy and recounted an incredibly tough time for her family. Plus, ISIS has claimed responsibility for a terror attack at a concert hall in Moscow which killed at least 40 and injured dozens and dozens more. We learning the United States may have tipped off Russia that a terror attack might be coming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donald Trump’s private real estate outside Manhattan could be one step closer to being seized. The New York attorney general just laid new ground work to potentially take some of Trump’s prized assets with the deadline to cover his multimillion dollar bond just four days away. Plus, New Jersey Senator Bob Melendez says he won’t seek re-election in the Democratic primary as he faces federal bribery charges. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donald Trump’s lawyer hits back after the New York attorney general casts doubt on Trump’s claim that he can’t secure a nearly half-billion dollar bond. Also, an appeals court could rule at any time on the fate of a controversial Texas immigration law after putting it back on hold only hours after the Supreme Court gave it the green light. Plus, CNN is on the trail in deep-red Alabama where the fight for reproductive rights is figuring into an unusually competitive election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The state of Texas is now allowed to enforce an aggressive and controversial immigration law after the Supreme Court did an about face and lifted a hold on the measure for now. We’re tracking the impact at the southern border where many migrants may now be at risk of getting arrested. Also, former White House adviser Peter Navarro just became the latest Trump ally to wind up behind bars. Plus, Donald Trump is doubling down on his efforts to drive a wedge between American Jewish voters and Democrats as he continues to feed into ugly anti-semitic views and stereotypes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donald Trump could soon be at risk of having his properties and other assets seized. His lawyers are declaring it impossible for him to post a nearly half-billion dollar bond in the New York civil fraud case with the court deadline just days away. Plus, President Biden personally warns Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against the offensive in Rafah as the leaders speak on the phone for the first time in a month amidst their deepening rift over the war in Gaza. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donald Trump’s former vice president, Mike Pence, publicly refuses to endorse Trump for the 2024 presidential bid. He said that Trump’s agenda is at odds with the conservative agenda. Plus, Fulton County district attorney Fani Willis accepts the resignation letter of one the top prosecutors in the Georgia election interference case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices