Episodes
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
Published 04/02/24
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...
Published 03/30/24
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...
Published 03/29/24
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
Published 03/28/24
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
Published 03/27/24
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
Published 03/26/24
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...
Published 03/23/24
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
Published 03/22/24
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...
Published 03/21/24
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...
Published 03/20/24
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...
Published 03/19/24
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
Published 03/16/24
Two major developments in Trump’s legal cases. The federal judge overseeing his classified documents trial denied one of his motions to throw out the indictment. Also, prosecutors announced they are not opposed to pushing back Trump’s hush money trial in New York until April. Plus, President Biden makes another stop on his tour of battleground states as Vice President Kamala Harris pays a historic visit to an abortion provider, being the highest ranking official to do so.  Learn more about...
Published 03/15/24
Donald Trump is now facing fewer charges in the Georgia election subversion case after the judge dismissed some of the counts against him. What does this mean for the prosecution as district attorney Fani Willis waits to learn if she will be thrown off the case? Also, Sen. Joe Manchin joins to discuss updates in the 2024 presidential race after Biden and Trump officially clinch the nomination of their respective party.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 03/14/24
The special counsel in the Biden classified documents probe defends his decision not to pursue charges and stands by his characterizations of the president's age and memory. A key Democrat who questioned Robert Hur about his testimony joins. Also, the Biden-Trump rematch is about to get even more intense as they're both expected to officially clinch their party's nominations within hours. Plus, Biden just wrapped up important talks with Poland's top leaders as the U.S. is unveiling a new $300...
Published 03/13/24
A central witness in the Trump classified documents case is speaking publicly for the first time. Plus, a dire warning from the FBI director that the terrorism threat against the United States is at a whole new level after the October 7 attack on Israel and the war in Gaza. Also, the Princess of Wales now says she's responsible for editing a family photo that was supposed to ease speculation about her health after abominal surgery. Instead, the image and the controversy are now raising even...
Published 03/12/24
After President Biden gave a forceful speech, with frequent ad-libs, highlighting his work on economic issues for the middle class in his State of the Union speech Thursday night, Biden dialed up attack on Trump at a speech in Pennsylvania. Plus, Trump posts nearly $92 million bond as he appeals his E. Jean Carroll case.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 03/09/24
We are learning some of what President Biden will say tonight about the state of the union. Details on that and why there's so much focus on how he delivers his message to Congress and to the country. Also, there's breaking news on Donald Trump's $83 million defamation judgment and what a judge just ruled on Trump's request for a temporary delay. Plus, in Uvalde, Texas, parents of murdered children erupted in grief and anger at a new report on the massacre at Robb Elementary, where 19...
Published 03/08/24
Donald Trump tightens his grip on the Republican Party as his last remaining GOP rival Nikki Haley exits. Also, Biden is preparing to address the nation and the many challenges he's facing right now. A key member of the Biden camp joins to answer what the president needs to accomplish in his State of the Union address tomorrow night. Plus, a terrifying close call for the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. A Russian missile strikes not far from his convoy and kills five people.  Learn...
Published 03/07/24
Colorado’s top election official responds to the U.S. Supreme Court's historic ruling keeping Donald Trump on the ballot in her state and others. Secretary of State Jenna Griswold joins. The huge stakes of the 2024 election are on vivid display this week as Trump aims to sweep Super Tuesday contests tomorrow and President Biden prepares for his critical State of the Union address Thursday while also facing dismal new poll numbers.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
Published 03/05/24
First: It's now up to the judge in the Georgia election interference case to decide whether to disqualify the DA Fani Willis following a final, high-stakes hearing. The fate of the criminal case against Donald Trump on the line.  Plus: Trump's trial date in the classified documents case is still up in the air after a crucial hearing in Florida.  And: President Biden announces US airdrops of humanitarian aid for Gaza, urging an immediate temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.  Learn...
Published 03/02/24
President Biden and former President Trump put the immigration crisis front and center during dueling stops in Texas, right near the border with Mexico. Both see openings to use the politically charged issue against one another. Our correspondents are on the scene and tonight's coverage begins with Priscilla Alvarez with Biden.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 03/01/24
The United States Supreme Court says it will hear Donald Trump’s claims of presidential immunity. It’s a major decision that certain to further delay his federal election subversion trial. We’re breaking down the massive impact of the high court’s decision. It is a temporary but significant victory for the former president.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 02/29/24
Critical primary races in the swing state of Michigan. How Republicans vote could reveal more about Donald Trump’s chances in November and Democrats voting “uncommitted” could send a powerful message to Biden. Also, a partial governmental shutdown deadline is approaching as Biden meets with congressional leaders for talks on funding, tightening the border, and helping Ukraine. Plus, a key witness testifies in the defense effort to remove the district attorney and lead prosecutor in the case...
Published 02/28/24
All eyes are on Michigan just ahead of tomorrow's critical primaries. A lot is at stake for both parties as democratic voters are angry over the war in Gaza and are trying to send a message to Biden. Does the uncommitted vote pose a threat to his campaign? On the Republican side, Nikki Haley is vowing to soldier on after Saturday's blowout loss to Donald Trump in her home state of South Carolina. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Published 02/27/24