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Dow Industrials fall 1,338 points, close below 20,000 for first time since 2017; United States death toll 125, 7,500+ confirmed cases; Trump invoking Defense Production Act to expand production of hospital masks and protective gear; Defense Department preparing to deploy two hospital ships, on to New York, one to West Coast; Trump: We are ordering "thousands and thousands" of ventilators; Ford, Chrysler and General Motors temporarily closing all United States plants due to coronavirus outbreak; New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut and New Jersey to temporarily close indoor portions of shopping malls, amusement parks and bowling alleys; Trump admin planning for coronavirus lasting "18 months or longer"; Senate approves house-passed Coronavirus Relief Bill, still negotiating trillion-dollar stimulus package; Dow falls 1,338 points to close below; Trump: I see myself "as a wartime president"; Hospital ships to be deployed;New York Stock Exchange to close trading floor as of Monday; Trump invokes wartime measures; Dr. Gupta answers your questions; White House: We will see dramatic increase in confirmed infections over next few days due to more tests being processed; Trump: coronavirus testing capacity being expanded; Dr. Gupta answers your questions about the coronavirus; United States coronavirus death toll 139, 7,900+ confirmed cases; ignoring warnings; United States border with Canada closing to non-essential travel; Beachgoers ignore warning to avoid large groups; Urgent new measures;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

United States coronavirus death toll reaches 100; 5,300+ United States cases; White House pitches $1 trillion economic response package, would include $1,000 checks for Americans; Dr. Fauci: It would be "weeks or maybe longer" before we see a peak in the number of United States coronavirus cases; New York City tells 8 million+ to be prepared to shelter in place; Decision to be made in 48 hours as city nears 1,000 cases; White House $1 trillion economic response package, would include $1,000 check for Americans; New York City councilman test positive for coronavirus; British Prime Minister: we need to go "Further and faster" in the fight against coronavirus in the coming days; NBA star Kevin Durant test positive for coronavirus; 50 new cases of coronavirus in Los Angeles county;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump says economy "may be" heading into recession; WH: Americans urged not to gather in groups of ten or more; WH: states with community spread should close bars, restaurants, public places; Trump: new coronavirus reality could last until July, August; Trump announces stricter guidelines to slow coronavirus spread; Trump admits coronavirus is not under control... "It's bad"; Trump: I'd rate my coronavirus response "a ten"; 72 deaths, 4,000+ coronavirus cases confirmed in U.S.; Trump: Not considering a nationwide lockdown, but may look at certain "hot spots"; New Jersey mobilizes National Guard, issues curfew; NY, CT, NJ close casinos, gyms and theaters; Multiple states close restaurants & bars, allowing only take-out and delivery; Strict new guidelines; 74 deaths, 4,100+ coronavirus cases confirmed in U.S.; Global coronavirus hotspots; Global death toll neat 7,000 with 168,000+ cases; Spain in partial lockdown, has Europe's second-worst outbreak after Italy; Italy reports 349 deaths in past 24 hours; Test shortage; Testing still an issue as virus spreads across U.S.; San Francisco orders residents to shelter in placeTo 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 won't take responsibility for testing delays, Trump: private sector to "vastly increase" testing capacity, Trump gives secretary Azar "broad, Trump claims private sector will provide 5 million coronavirus tests within a month, More schools, businesses closing as uncertainty grows, Boston Marathon postponed until September, Louisiana closes schools, postpones primary, bans gatherings of more than 250 people, state orders schools closed, Drive through testing begins in New Rochelle, 2,000+ known coronavirus cases in U.S., 47 deaths, Washington State closing schools through April 24, Trump gives Health Secretary Azar "broad new authorities" to fight coronavirus, Trump: private sector to "vastly increase" testing capacity, Soaring caseload raises fears of overstrained hospitals, Trump: we've ordered a large number of respirators to deal with coronavirus caseload in hospitals, Trump expects 5 million tests to be available within a month, Top doctor warns against air travel for pleasure, Doctors warn of long term lung damage in patients who recover from coronavirus, 250 deaths in one day in Italy, 17,000+ total cases in Italy, Global deaths top 5,000 with 136,000+ confirmed cases, Sports shutdown impacts hundreds of thousands of workersTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Fauci: U.S. "failing" when it comes to coronavirus testing; Maryland & Ohio first to close schools statewide; NCAA cancels March madness, Disneyland to close; 40 deaths, 1,500+ confirmed coronavirus cases in U.S.; Dr. Fauci: U.S. "failing" when it comes to coronavirus testing; Maryland & Ohio first to close schools statewide; NCAA cancels March madness, Disneyland to close; 40 deaths, 1,500+ confirmed coronavirus cases in U.S.; Source: Trump concerned about exposure to coronavirus; Biden & Sanders criticize Trump, release coronavirus plans; GOP Sen. Graham latest member of Congress to self-quarantine; Confusion after Trump announces travel ban from Europe; NBA & NHL seasons suspended due to coronavirus; Major League Baseball ends Spring training, delays season; Two players from NBA's Utah Jazz test positive; Millions of public school students affected by closures; CNN helps uncover Russian election interference network in West AfricaTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Administration official says coronavirus travel restrictions for Europe "Under discussion; Awaiting white house coronavirus briefing; Trump to give oval office address at 9pmET; NCAA recommends no spectators for tournament games; Awaiting white house coronavirus briefing; 1,100+ known cases in United States 33 deaths; White house cancels coronavirus briefing; Dow plunges another 1,400+ points, enters bear market as coronavirus spreads; 37 deaths, 1,100+ confirmed coronavirus cases in United States; Fauci: Coronavirus death rate "10 times" higher than flu; Trump to give oval office address at 9pmET; Biden and Sanders cancel rallies over fears of coronavirus as Trump sets march 19 event; Pandemic prompts drastic action; Italy to close all shops, venues nationwide except supermarkets and pharmacies;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stock falls record 2,000 points on coronavirus fear; Cruise ship with at least 21 coronavirus patients docks in California; Italian prime minister says entire country on lockdown; Awaiting white house coronavirus briefing after stocks fall record 2,00 points on pandemic fear; Awaiting white house coronavirus briefing; 650+ known cases in United States, death toll climbs to 26; Four congressmen self-quarantine after contact with coronavirus patient; one shook Trump's hand; New York Governor: 142 coronavirus cases in the state; Trump expected to join coronavirus task force briefing; Four congressmen self-quarantine after contact with coronavirus patient; one rode on air force one; How to protect yourself as the pandemic spreads;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Soon: test results for cruise ship passengers, Pence: 21 on cruise ship test positive for coronavirus, White House coronavirus task force briefing, Pence: 19 crew members, 2 passengers on cruise ship off San Francisco test positive for coronavirus, Pence: coronavirus tests will be broadly available within weeksTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pence: "We don't have enough tests today" to meet future coronavirus screening needs; Warren ends campaign, setting up Biden-Sanders showdown; Helicopter airlifts coronavirus test kits to cruise ship with quarantined passengers; Officials: At least 70 coronavirus cases in Washington State, more than 200 across U.S.; 12 coronavirus deaths in U.S.; 200+ confirmed cases; Warren exits race, setting up Biden-Sanders showdown; Trump will bring up Bidens & Ukraine "All the time" in campaign, says it will be "major issue"; Sanders pushing for bigger turnout by young voters; Wolf one-on-one with Sanders campaign National Co-Chair; Warren wants "a little time to think" before endorsing; Warren will have more to say about sexism in politics; Outbreak hurting cruise ships and airlines; Boosting sales of bleach, hand sanitizerTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bloomberg drops out of race, endorses Biden, Sanders leading in campaign, Warren rethinking campaign, House passes $8.3 billion coronavirus funding package, Biden projected to win ten states, Sanders leads in California as Bloomberg drops out; Warren rethinking campaign, Trump eyeing Biden resurgence as campaign plans attack, Dow soars more than 1,100 points, 154 U.S. Coronavirus cases, California reports first death, Biden projected to win ten Super Tuesday states; Sanders projected to win three, leads in California, Coronavirus task force briefing, Pence: great hope for expanding testing across country, Pence: 1.5 million Coronavirus test kits going out, Coronavirus lab tests will be considered essential and covered by health insuranceTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

6 deaths, 18 cases of Coronavirus in Washington state; At least 100 cases of Coronavirus in U.S. and 6 deaths; Wall Street rallies back; Dow up 1,294; President says he's weighing higher travel restrictions; VP Pence speaks on Coronavirus; Azar: 26 cases in U.S. likely person-to-person spreadTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Appeals Court says former White House counsel Dan McGahn does not need to testify before Congress; CDC wants every state and local health department testing for coronavirus by the end of the week; CDC: Coronavirus testing "has not gone as smoothly as we would have liked"; White House official: Tax cuts, other measures on the table to respond to coronavirus; Federal appeals court delivers two major blows to President Trump's immigration agenda; Latest World Health Organization warning says coronavirus now a "global level" risk; Former Defense Secretary Panetta endorses BidenTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pence's handling of HIV outbreak questioned as Trump puts him in charge of coronavirus task force; Stocks lose 2 trillion plus in 6 days on fear of coronavirus; Human and Health services whistleblower claims workers cared for Wuhan evacuees without proper precautions; CDC changes criteria for coronavirus testing; Biden campaigns in must-win state of South Carolina;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sources: WH weighing appointing Coronavirus Czar, Trump frustrated with HHS Secy Azar; 60 coronavirus cases confirmed in U.S.; Influential South Carolina lawmaker endorses Biden; CNN Town Halls tonight follows Dems' chaotic debate; Mayor: Multiple fatalities in Milwaukee shootingTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sources: Trump weighing loyalty of potential nominees for top U.S. intelligence role; Trump downplays coronavirus threat despite new warning from centers for disease control; Lawmakers hammer Trump administration over coronavirus preparations and response; Trump says Justices Ginsburg and Sotomayor should recuse themselves from his cases; Trump promises to announce pick for top intelligence role "very shortly"; CDC warns disruption to U.S. everyday life "may be severe"; CDC Official: "We expect we will see community spread" of coronavirus; CDC: Coronavirus spread here not a question of if but when; Sanders criticized for praising Cuban literacy program; Dems push Sanders over cost of his campaign promises; Advisors say Bloomberg will focus on Sanders at debate; Top Dems debate ahead of South Carolina, Super Tuesday; Bloomberg's partner on confidentiality deals: "Get over it";To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dow loses 1,000 plus points as global coronavirus cases surge; Wife of Supreme Court Justice Thomas gathering lists of staffers deemed to be disloyal to Trump; Senate Dems demand new sanctions against Putin and Russia for ongoing election meddling; White House back on 2020 Russian interference to help Trump; White House expected to ask Congress for coronavirus funds this week; Biden and Buttigieg ramp-up criticism of Sanders; Sanders rebuked for comments on Castro's Cuba; Biden counting on South Carolina win to keep his campaign alive; Weinstein guilty on 2 of 5 counts, sentencing March 11th; Vanessa Bryant speaks about her husband and daughterTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Washington Post: Sanders briefed by U.S. officials on Russian efforts to help his campaign, Sanders: some "ugly stuff" on the internet may not be coming from "real supporters", U.S. officials tell Sanders Russia is interfering in his campaign, Nevada caucus volunteers given confidentiality agreementsTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Judge: Stone "prosecuted for covering up for the president"; Trump: Won't pardon Stone now but "good chance of exoneration"; Bloomberg tries to regain footing after rough first debate; Judge: Stone was obstructing Congress, not anti-Trump cabal; Trump: Roger Stone jury forewoman an "anti-Trump activist"; Trump: No immediate Stone pardon, says "I want the process to play out"; Source: Trump became irate with acting intel chief last week, prompting loyalist's appointment to job; Trump Tweets on Stone case after Barr signaled he may resign over Trump comments on DOJ cases; NY Times: Intel officials warned lawmakers Russia interfering in campaign to try to get Trump re-elected; Bloomberg calls Trump "the real winner" of Dem debate; Dems slam Bloomberg over policing, treatment of women; Dem moderates trade barbs as debate gets personal; Dems look ahead after fiery debate marked by attacks; New polls: Sanders ahead in multiple upcoming states; Rivals question Sanders' chances with "socialist" label; Bloomberg campaign: $464 million spent on race so farTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bloomberg and Sanders spar ahead of ex-mayor's first debate; Source: Trump and Barr "cooling off" after attorney general signals he may resign over Trump's tweets; Sanders: Bloomberg doesn't have "Right to buy election"; Sanders facing questions over withholding full medical records, despite heart attack; Sanders aide apologies after falsely claiming Bloomberg had a heart attack; Lawyer for Wikileaks' Assange claims Trump offered pardon in exchange for help with Russia investigation; Top Pentagon policy official who warned against withholding Ukraine aid resigns at Trump's request; CNN Poll of Polls: Sanders well ahead of 2020 rivals; Bloomberg and Sanders spar ahead of ex-mayor's first debate; Sanders refuses to release more medical records; Japan criticized as coronavirus spreads on quarantine ship;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump commutes Ex-Illinois Governor's sentence, pardons Ex-New York City Police Commissioner and junk bond king; Trump calls himself "Chief Law Enforcement Officer"; Trump: Barr "Is a Man with Incredible Integrity"; Days before sentencing, Trump says Stone treated unfairly, adds "I'm allowed to be involved"; Group of federal judges calls emergency meeting over Department of Justice intervention in politically sensitive cases; Sanders leads new Democratic poll; Bloomberg rises to second; Bloomberg qualifies for debate, drawing rivals' criticism; Bloomberg slams aggressive tactics of Sanders' backers; Sanders and Bloomberg trade barbs ahead of debate; Democrats push for support ahead of Nevada caucuses; Nevada Democrats "Confident" of avoiding Iowa's chaos; Sanders opens double-digit lead in national poll of Democrats; Trump: What's happening to Sanders "Seems Unfair"; Nevada Democrats "Confident" of avoiding Iowa's chaos; Trump: Haven't thought about pardoning Flynn or Stone; Trump defends Barr, admits making his job more difficult; Coronavirus kills second key doctor, worrying experts; Federal Health Officials: Coronavirus has "Chilling Implications" for U.S. medical suppliesTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Biden: "No one has ever weaponized DOJ" the way Barr has; White House official: No change in Trump's view of Barr amid steeped up calls for AG's resignation; Trump campaign deletes dramatic Air Force One pic after people point out it's from 2004; Roger Stone sentencing scheduled Thursday after Justice Dept. undercuts prosecutor's recommendation; Nevada Dems training caucus volunteers, hoping to avoid repeat of Iowa's problems; Dems target Nevada ahead of Saturday caucuses; Biden hopes to re-energize campaign with win in Nevada; Dems take aim at Bloomberg as he rises in national pollTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

White House official: Trump angry that DOJ won't pursue McCabe charges, Trump claims "legal right" to interfere in DOJ cases, Case dropped against McCabe, DOJ takes new look at Flynn, Trump reverses denials, admits he sent Giuliani to Ukraine, One-on-one with ex-FBI Deputy Director after DOJ drops probe, McCabe: I'll never be free of Trump and his "maniacal rage", Dozens echo Evelyn Yang's allegations against doctor of sexual assault, Justice Department under scrutinyTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Barr claims his intervention in Roger Stone's sentencing had nothing to do with Trump's Tweet; Trump: May stop aides from listening to calls with leaders; Bloomberg tries to overwhelm Democrats with massive spending; "Race for the White House" premieres Sunday at 9pm ET/PT; Insults fly between Trump, Bloomberg as Bloomberg rises in polls; Trump claims ex-chief of staff Kelly was in "way over his head" after he praised Vindman & criticized Trump; Trump on John Kelly's criticism: He "can't keep his mouth shut"; CDC Director says coronavirus can be spread by people who do not have symptoms; CDC Still not able to go into China; Former wrestler testifies that Rep. Jim Jordan asked him to deny sexual abuse allegations; Ex-wrestler: GOP Rep. Jim Jordan begged me to contradict brother's accounts of sexual abuse by University doctorTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump thanks Justice department for intervening in Roger Stone case; Attorney general Barr to testify before house committee, democrats expected to press him on Stone case, Giuliani information; Trump: Stone case "perhaps should not have even been brought"; Trump withdraws top treasury nomination for United States attorney who oversaw Roger Stone case; Sen, Schumer: Trump would turn America into Banana Republic" if left to his own devices; Republicans reluctant to criticize Trump after interference in Roger Stone sentencing; Trump: Four prosecutors who withdrew from Roger Stone case should "Go back to school"; Trump thanks Justice department for intervening in Roger Stone case; Trump slams prosecutors of his allies, ask "Where is Comey? What's happening to McCabe?"; CNN: Decision to withdraw treasury nominee linked to her oversight of Stone and McCabe Prosecutions; Trump thanks Justice department for intervening in Roger Stone case; GOP senators downplay questions on Trump's behavior; Trump Congratulates Barr for intervening in Stone case; Rep. Schiff: Trump making "Direct attack on our rule of law"; Democrats shift focus to Nevada, South Carolina, Super Tuesday; New Hampshire propels Sanders to top of Democratic pack; Buttigieg and Sanders trade jabs over health care; Warren and Biden search for Momentum in upcoming contest; Bloomberg: Will support nominee "if one of them wins that nomination, God forbid"; Source: Biden assures donors he's in a good place financially; CDC: Coronavirus could gain "Foothold" in United States;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

AG Barr: Justice Department attempting to verify Giuliani's claims about Bidens' dealings in Ukraine; 2020 Dems sharpen attacks on eve of crucial primary; Sanders and Buttigieg ask for partial recanvass in Iowa; Sen. Graham defends firing of impeachment witnesses; Trump launches fresh attacks on Senators who voted to convict on articles of impeachment; Sources: Impeachment witnesses were planning quiet exit before Trump ordered public firings; Sen. Graham defends firing of impeachment witnesses, accuses officials at CIA, FBI and DOJ of going after Trump;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Impeachment witness Lieutenant Colonel Vindman fired from White House; Attorney: Vindman fired for "Telling the Truth"; Impeachment witness Bill Taylor says Lieutenant Colonel Vindman, Ambassador Yovanovitch have been "Unfairly Attacked"; Photos of Giuliani in Spain suggest Lev Parnas has more material to share with investigators; Iowa Democratic Chair: Caucus mistakes "Categorically Unacceptable"; Iowa Democratic Chair admits he didn't use failed app at the center of caucus counting controversy; Sanders: Won't ask for full recanvas of Iowa results; Deadline extended for candidates to challenge Iowa results; Sanders hits Buttigieg over wealthy donors; Trump mocks Democrats over Iowa counting troubles; Trump: Democrats "Fried" their votes in Iowa; Trump's Big Week: Acquittal, Poll Numbers, Jobs Report; Some Sanders fans use hostile tactics to drown out critics; Coronavirus infections spur cruise ship quarantines amid growing global concerns over spreading threat;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pelosi: Trump looked "a little sedated" during state of the union, Trump: "we first went through Russia... it was all bulls--t", Trump: Schiff and Pelosi are "horrible people", Trump: Romney "ran one of the worst campaigns" in history, Source: Rudy Giuliani "not in the doghouse", Trump takes swipe at Romney, Pelosi during prayer breakfast, Pelosi: "I don't know if the president understands about prayer", Pelosi: "I don't need any lessons" from Trump about dignity, Pelosi defends tearing up the state of the union address, House judiciary chair: Bolton subpoena "likely", Trump rails against "dirty cops, liars and leakers", Trump slams Hunter Biden during verdict "celebration", Barr: investigations of 2020 candidates need DOJ approval, DNC chairman calls for Iowa recanvass; latest results show Buttigieg and Sanders in virtual tie, Sanders declares "decisive victory" in Iowa amid Buttigieg tie, Sanders campaign says $25 million raised in January, Warren cuts back on advertising to conserve cash, Yang campaign fires staffers in wake of poor Iowa showing, Hundreds of Americans quarantined as Coronavirus spreadsTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump vents fury vindictive, rambling acquittal "celebration;" Pelosi: Trump looked "a little sedated" during State of the Union; Trump: "We first went through Russia... It was all Bulls--t;" Trump: Schiff and Pelosi are "horrible" people; Trump: Romney "ran one of the worst campaigns" in history; Pelosi defends tearing up the State of the Union address; Trump, unlike Clinton, shows no contrition after verdict; Barr: Investigations of 2020 candidates needs DOJ approval; DNC Chairman calls for Iowa recanvass; Sanders declares "decisive victory" in Iowa amid Buttigieg tie; Hundreds of Americans quarantined as coronavirus spreadsTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

McConnell "surprised" and "disappointed" by Romney vote; Romney only Republican to vote to convict Trump; White House officials: Trump team caught off guard by Romney vote; Romney first U.S. Senator ever to vote to convict a president of same party in an impeachment trial; Buttigieg holds lead in Iowa as more results released; Testy State of the Union drives home intense partisan divideTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Senate acquits President Trump of impeachment charges; GOP's Romney casts guilty vote against Trump on abuse of power; White House officials: Trump team caught off guard by Romney vote; Trump to make statement on impeachment victory tomorrow; Buttigieg retains lead as Iowa updates count; New backlash against Limbaugh honor at State of UnionTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

White house legal team finishes presentation; Trump's ex-chief of staff: "I believe Bolton"; Trump's lawyer: Allegations from Bolton book "Inadmissible"; Pressure for witness grows after Bolton bombshell; Source: Trump pleased with his defense team's presentation; Trump praises Pompeo amid clash with NPR reporters; Palestinians reject Trump middle east peace plan; Witness testimony in limbo as Trump trial enters new phase; GOP senators huddle after Trump lawyers conclude arguments; White house legal team finishes presentation; Trump legal team source: Can't say if they have been briefed on Bolton manuscript; GOP senators huddle on possible witnesses in trial; Five confirmed coronavirus cases in United States; CDC expands airports screening for virus from five to 20; China: 4,610 confirmed coronavirus cases, 106 deaths; All nine bodies recovered from Kobe Bryant crash site; new video shows Bryant helicopter shortly before crash;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump legal team presents defense case; Trumps legal team focuses on the BidensTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kobe Bryant, 13 year old daughter among nine killed in helicopter crash, Fans, players mourn Kobe Bryant following NBA legend's deathTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

House Democrats: Trump's assertions about impeachment articles "Chilling, dead wrong"; House impeachment managers, Trump lawyers do walkthrough od Senate ahead of trial; Trump lawyers: trump asking Ukraine to investigate 2016 election was in America's "national interest"; Trump distracted by impeachment trial, asks associates "why are they doing this to me"; GOP's Graham: Trump hopes to have trial over by State of the Union address; Trump lawyer in 1998: It "doesn't have to be a crime" to impeach; Nadler: "Ample evidence...any jury would convict in three minutes flat"; Schiff: National Security Agency is withholding Ukraine documents from Congress ahead of trial; Democrats angry resolution detailing trial procedures has not been released yet; White House legal team slams Trump impeachment as "a dangerous perversion of the Constitution"; Trump legal team: He "Should immediately be acquitted"; CNN Poll: 69% say Senate trial should include witnesses; CNN Poll: 51% say Trump should be removed; 45% say no; Proposed Senate rules: Each side will have 24 hours over two days to present its case;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sources: House Republicans no longer expected to take a formal role in Trump impeachment trial; Trump adds Ken Starr to impeachment legal team after previously calling him "a lunatic.., a disaster", Parnas says he watched Trump tell aide to fire US ambassador to Ukraine; Pompeo breaks silence, says State Dept. will investigate possible surveillance of ex-US ambassador to Ukraine; House impeachment managers expected to meet Sunday as staff work through the weekend; Dershowitz to present oral arguments at Senate trial; First vote on impeachment witnesses expected Tuesday; Sources: Tuesday Senate impeachment session could stretch hours, go behind closed doors; Clinton-era independent counsels Ken Starr, Robert Ray join Trump's impeachment team; Pentagon: Several US troops were treated for concussion symptoms after Iran missile attackTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

GOP Sen. McSally lashes out after question about impeachment evidence, calls reporter "a liberal hack"; Trump says "I don't know him" after indicted Giuliani associate implicates president in Ukraine scandal; Trump denies knowledge of Giuliani's letter seeking meeting with Ukraine president claiming Trump's consent; Government watchdog: trump administration broke law by withholding Ukraine aid; Trump says he'll be at Davos Economic Summit during impeachment trial next week; Giuliani associate: Push for Ukraine to investigate Biden was "all about" helping Trump win in 2020; Giuliani associate: trump knew exactly what was going on; Source: Wary of angering Trump, intel officials request no public hearings on worldwide threats; Ukraine investigating whether U.S. Ambassador was being tracked; FBI visits home, business of congressional candidate implicated by Giuliani associateTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pelosi about to sign Trump articles on impeachment ahead of delivery to Senate; Pelosi signing Trump articles of impeachment;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pelosi sets vote tomorrow on sending impeachment to Senate; McConnell: Trump impeachment trial may start next Tuesday; Pelosi to reveal impeachment managers tomorrow; McConnell: No quick dismissal for Trump Senate trial; House Dems consider Giuliani associates evidence for Senate trial; NY Times: Russia hacked Ukrainian company tied to Bidens; Warren questions if Mar-a-Lago guests knew of Soleimani strike; Aide: Warren not looking for a fight with Sanders on stageTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

House Dems meet tomorrow, may reveal more about sending impeachment articles and naming managers; Pelosi: Dismissing charges against Trump "is a cover-up"; Trump's lawyers are laying out main defense arguments in a brief that's nearly completed; Giuliani associate Lev Parnas turns over thousands of pages of documents to impeachment investigators; GOP Sen. Romney: "I'd like there to be witnesses" in impeachment trial; Giuliani lobbying Trump to join legal team in Senate trial; Sources: State Dept security officials weren't notified of "imminent" threats to US embassies; House Intel Chair Schiff considering a subpoena for Bolton; Majority Leader Rep. Hoyer: Vote to name impeachment managers "could be" Wednesday; Sanders: "Ludicrous" to believe I said a woman can't win; Sanders goes on the offense against Biden ahead of CNN debate; Cory Booker ends 2020 presidential campaignTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sources: US unsuccessfully targeted another Iranian military official on same day as Soleimani; US imposes new sanctions on Iran; Ukraine: Plane crash intel from US and UK "is very solid"; New video shows moment of Ukrainian plane crash in Iran; Pompeo: "We are happy to continue the conversation" about US troops in Iraq; McConnell on Pelosi sending impeachment articles: "at last"; Trump: May invoke executive privilege to block Bolton testimony in impeachment trial; Putin sides with Iran, calls US killing of Soleimani illegalTo 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 says Iran believed to have shot down Ukrainian plane; CNN obtains video that appears to show missile strike; Trump: Iran was "Looking to blow up our embassy"; Pence: Iranian Missiles "Were intended to kill Americans"; Source: Pelosi privately signaling she's planning to move on impeachment articles soon; Trump reverses course, says climate change not a hoax as his admin rolls back environmental and climate rules; Republicans coordination with White House on Impeachment; Awaiting house vote on limiting Trump's Military action against Iran without congressional approval;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Top U.S. General says Iran intended to kill U.S. troops, differing from anonymous administration officials; White House official: Trump weighed striking back at Iran after missile attack but decided to hold off; Source: Iran sent "multiple messages" to U.S. that its attacks were done; Trump defends killing top Iranian general, says Soleimani's "hands drenched in blood"; Satellite images appear to show damage from Iranian missile strikes at Iraqi base; Trump vows to impose "punishing" sanctions on Iran after retaliatory strikes but offers no details; McConnell on impeachment: "There will be no haggling with the House over Senate procedure"; Harry and Meghan announce they are stepping back as "Senior Members" of the British Royal FamilyTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Defense Secretary: "Exquisite intelligence" on Iran crisis will only be shared with key lawmakers; Trump says "we saved a lot of lives" by killing Soleimani but offers no evidence; Trump says Iran will suffer "consequences" if it launches attacks against Americans; Defense Secretary: US is not looking to start a war but is prepared to finish one; Defense Secretary: Attack planned by Iranian General Soleimani was just "days" away; Pompeo insists Soleimani attack was imminent, says to look at "the days that led up to the strike"; Biden accuses Trump of "reckless disregard for the consequences" of killing Iranian general; White House skewered for failing to disclose Trump meeting with Saudi Deputy Defense Minister; US forces on alert for possible drone attacks; Intel shows Iran moving military equipment; McConnell says he has the votes to move ahead on Senate trial without agreement on witnesses; Defense Secretary: Intel on Soleimani attack plan is "more than razor thin, it's persuasive; Trump: US leaving would be "worst thing to happen to Iraq"; Trump team defends intel behind strike on Iranian general; Sources: Bolton announcement he's willing to testify sent White House scrambling;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

US expected to deploy B-52 bombers fro Iran contingencies; Pentagon says US will not carry out trump threat to target Iranian cultural sites; Key administration officials to brief House and Senate on Iran crisis this Wednesday; Gang of eight to receive Iran briefing tomorrow; Trump: "We had a shot" at top Iranian general "and we took him out"; Romney says he'd like to hear from Bolton but won't commit to voting for subpoena; Defense Secretary on targeting Soleimani: "We didn't put any option on the table that we didn't believe in";To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump: Top Iranian General was plotting "imminent and sinister attacks" on Americans; Pentagon deploying thousands more troops to Mideast as Iran vows revenge for killing top General by U.S.; Source: U.S. intel learned Soleimani was planning specific attack son U.S. interests in multiple countries; U.S. Joint Chiefs Chairman: "Damn right there is risk" after killing of top Iranian General; Trump: "We did not take action to start a war"; Iran threatens "crushing response" to U.S. killing of top General; Trump: Top Iranian General was plotting "imminent and sinister attacks" on Americans; Trump: "We do not seek regime change" in Iran; Sr. Admin Official: Trump made decision to target Soleimani within last couple of days; Panetta: We are closer to war with Iran now than we have been in the last 40 years; Trump Admin lawyers concluded Soleimani strike did not need congressional approval'; U.S. says Soleimani came from Damascus, was planning attacks on U.S. troops and diplomatsTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Schumer: "Newly-revealed emails are a devastating blow to McConnell's push to have trial without documents & witnesses"; Pelosi: "Trump engaged in unprecedented, total obstruction of Congress, hiding these emails, all other documents"; Schiff calls new documents "deeply incriminating"; McConnell expected to speak from Senate floor tomorrow, may shed light on impeachment trial; Sources: White House aides have been in touch with McConnell's office during holiday break plotting steps to force Pelosi's hand; Pentagon warns anyone attempting to overrun U.S. Embassy in Baghdad "will run into a buzz saw"; Trump praises Kim amid new North Korean threats; New video of attack on U.S. Embassy in Baghdad; Pelosi responds to new Ukraine documents: "Why won't Trump & McConnell allow fair trial?"; Sanders and Buttigieg raise more money than Biden in final quarter of 2019; Biden: Trump will do everything he can to "bait me"; Julian Castro ends campaign: "It simply isn't our time"; Report: Unredacted docs detail Pentagon fears that Trump's Ukraine aid freeze was illegal; Two arrested in latest anti-semitic attack in New York; New security measures in wake of NY anti-semitic attacks; Family of NY stabbing victim calls his status "dire"; Family of severely injured Hanukkah stabbing victim begs for people to stand up, stop hatred; North Korea releases new propaganda video amid Kim's new threatsTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Investigators: New York stabbing suspect searched online for "Hitler" and synagogue locations; suspects handwritten journals appear to express anti-Semitic sentiments; Suspect in stabbing at rabbi's home goes to court on federal hate crimes charges; Suspect's attorney says client is "disturbed" but not a domestic terrorist or anti-Semetic; New York Times: Trump's top advisers warned him against withholding Ukraine aid; New York Times discloses meeting where Pompeo, Bolton, Esper failed to persuade Trump to release aid; Washington Post: Giuliani held back-channel phone call with Venezuelan president; Iran-backed militia vows revenge for U.S. strikes in Iraq, Syria; Kremlin says Putin invited Trump to Moscow in weekend call; Biden responds to Buttigieg's criticism of his record on Iraq, foreign policy; Biden says he'd consider a Republican running mate; Doctors: Sanders in good health and fit to serve as president despite October heart attack; Security guard who shot attacker at Texas church says he won't "allow evil to succeed"; Video shows gunman attacking Texas church congregation before security guard kills him; Officials identify suspect and victims of shooting attack at Texas church; Texas church shooting suspect had criminal record of deadly conduct, weapons charge; Kremlin says Putin invited Trump to Moscow in weekend callTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump and Pelosi trade jabs over impeachment; Sources: No conversations between Senators McConnell & Schumer; None likely before January; Navy Seals call ex-platoon chief absolved by Trump "Evil" & "Toxic" in videos obtained by New York Times; Sources: Democratic strategy is to get under Trump's skin and put pressure on Senate GOP leader; Schumer changes story on impeachment; 2020 Democrats resume campaigning with just over five weeks until Iowa Caucuses; Biden says he won't testify at impeachment trial, it would take the focus off of Trump; Democrats Strategy; Radio talk show host Don Imus dead at 79; Source: White house developing list of potential replacements for Secretary of State Mike Pompeo; Schumer in 1999: Senate not like Jury Box and "Susceptible to the whims of politics"; Sources: Rocket attack in Iraq kills U.S. Contractor; New book examines cost of chaos in the White House; Wreckage of tourist helicopter located; Police stepping up presence in parts of New York after string of suspected Anti-Semitic hate crimesTo 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 Pelosi, Dems in new series of angry Tweets over impeachment; Pentagon watching for provocations after North Korea fails to deliver "Christmas gift"; GOP sources: McConnell open to setting rule for impeachment trial without Dem leader's support; GOP and Dems dig in amid impeachment trial impasse; Republicans waiting for Pelosi to send articles of impeachment to senate; Washington Post: U.S. Cybercommand could target Russian officials in event of 2020 election interference; Rocket forces Israeli PM Netanyahu off stage at political rally as he faces party challenge; Netanyahu claims victory in party leadership contest; Facing Primary challenger, Netanyahu copies Trump playbookTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

McConnell says talks at an "impasse" but won't rule out witnesses for Trump impeachment trial; McConnell: "Absurd" for Pelosi to delay impeachment trial; Nearly 200 faith leaders denounce prominent evangelical magazine's op-ed critical of Trump; Senator in Republican leadership dodges question about Trump's call with Ukraine; Justice Department argues courts should stay out of McGahn testimony fight; House tells court McGahn testimony needed for impeachment; Boeing CEO forced out amid problems with grounded 737 Max jet, flawed spacecraft; Source: "New, hardline approach" will be North Korea's "Christmas gift" to the U.S.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices