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First: President Trump publicly tells his attorney general she's not doing enough to target his self-declared political enemies. Top Democrats say it's yet one more step on the path towards dictatorship.  Plus: With just eight days left to avert a government shutdown, will Democrats ultimately choose confrontation or capitulation?  And: What Erika Kirk’s powerful speech at her husband's memorial m...

This episode of Inside Politics Sunday, hosted by David Chalian, examines several key political developments. The program covers President Trump's directive to his Attorney General Pam Bondi to prosecute his political adversaries, including James Comey, Adam Schiff, and Letitia James, which represents an unprecedented use of presidential power. The show also touches on the political repercussions...

First: President Trump puts the media on notice, threatening to consider revoking broadcast licenses for networks that give him "bad publicity." Is free speech in America under assault?  Plus: New excerpts from Kamala Harris's memoir detail a contentious conversation with Joe Biden right before her debate with Donald Trump.  And: CNN's John King talks to Texas voters about the Republican mission t...

First: President Trump is celebrating ABC's decision to take Jimmy Kimmel off the air indefinitely while suggesting other late-night hosts should be next.  Plus: Dana speaks with a Republican congressman calling for the firing of anyone he thinks is celebrating Charlie Kirk's murder.  And: Kamala Harris says she really wanted Pete Buttigieg to be her running mate, but thought it was too risky to h...

As today's show begins, FBI Director Kash Patel has been fielding questions from members of the Senate Judiciary Committee for nearly three hours now, defending his handling of the investigation into the murder of Charlie Kirk, the Jeffrey Epstein case, and accusations of turmoil at the agency he runs. CNN's Evan Perez is following all of these developments and joins us live.  Learn more about you...

First: President Trump continues to use the Charlie Kirk killing to rally his MAGA base against the left while turning a blind eye to the far right's role in political violence.  Plus: The Trump Administration says it's reached a framework deal with China to keep TikTok running in the US. Does it address the national security threats Trump has previously cited?  And: New York Governor Kathy Hochul...

The Inside Politics Sunday show, hosted by Raju Charlie, delves into the recent assassination of Charlie Kirk, highlighting the United States' escalating political violence and the differing responses from leaders. The script discusses President Trump's aggressive rhetoric blaming the 'radical left' for the violence, contrasted with Utah Governor Spencer Cox's call for calm and moral clarity. Addi...

The man police say murdered right-wing activist Charlie Kirk is in custody. 22-year-old Tyler Robinson is described as a high-achieving student from a small Utah suburb with no political party affiliation. Sources tell CNN Robinson's father recognized his son from FBI photos and told him to turn himself in. The father called a youth pastor to assist, and the pastor then called US marshalls.    Lea...

As today's show begins, there's been a critical development in the manhunt for the assassin who gunned down conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The FBI has just released images of a "person of interest" and asked for the public's help in identifying him.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: In a new book, Kamala Harris reveals what she really thought about Joe Biden's reelection gamble, calling it "reckless" and accusing his inner circle of undermining her at every turn.  Plus: In a potential tinderbox moment for Europe, Poland shoots down Russian drones that crossed into its airspace more than a dozen times. The Polish prime minister says his country hasn't been this close to...

First: Israel carries out an attack aimed at Hamas leadership in Qatar, raising serious concerns about negotiations to end the war in Gaza and return the 48 hostages still being held captive.  Plus: The White House advises Americans not to believe their own eyes after the release of the now-infamous crude birthday message to Jeffrey Epstein seemingly signed by Donald Trump.  And: A new update to t...

First: President trump is publicly taunting Democratic cities, hinting he could send federal troops to their zip codes as soon as this week. We have new reporting on what it could mean for Chicago and Boston.  Plus: Florida's top doctor says actual data did not factor into the decision to scrap the vaccine requirements in the Sunshine State for public schools, as even President Trump admits it may...

This Sunday's episode discusses President Trump's influence on the New York mayoral race, the Democratic Party's struggle to unify behind their nominee, and the broader implications for upcoming elections. The panel of experts analyses the reluctance of Democratic leaders like Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries to endorse the Democratic Socialist candidate Zoran Ani. The conversation shifts to Trum...

The White House is trying to downplay a dismal jobs report showing unemployment at a four-year high amid growing political fears the economy is running out of gas. President Trump blamed the alarming numbers on his economic nemesis, Fed Chair Jerome Powell.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's show begins as President Trump, hosting the new president of Poland, is taking questions from reporters. He discussed a number of issues, including the ongoing Jeffrey Epstein files controversy, which he labeled a "Democratic hoax." Survivors of Epstein's abuse gathering at the Capitol virulently disagreed and once again demanded that the Justice Department release all the Epstein files. ...

First: As today's show begins, we're following a major court ruling that could have big implications for President Trump's push to send US troops to blue cities across the country.  Plus: Congress reconvenes and a familiar scandal reignites, as a bipartisan group of lawmakers meets with some of Jeffrey Epstein's victims trying to force a vote demanding the DOJ release the files.  And: A 78 year ol...

First: President Trump is threatening to deploy federal forces to Chicago this week. He claims his focus is combating crime and controlling immigration. But why only in Democratic zip codes?  Plus: Nine former CDC directors are joining forces to sound the alarm on what Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Is doing to the agency. They say it's "endangering every American's health."  And: Democrats are getting ano...

In this episode of Inside Politics Sunday, host Manu Raju delves into President Trump's aggressive measures, including the firing of key federal officials, defiance of governors, and sweeping use of the National Guard, which are testing the limits of executive power. The episode also examines the turmoil at the CDC, with RFK Jr.'s anti-vaccine stance leading to the resignation of top officials. A...

First: Top leaders at key federal agencies are fighting back after President Trump sent his signature reality show message: You're fired! But now it is real life with real consequences for your wallet and your health.  Plus: We have exclusive new reporting on the Trump Administration's push to send hundreds of children in government custody back home to Guatemala. Multiple sources call the move un...

Minneapolis is in shock after yet another school shooting. This time, innocent children were gunned down as they sat praying in a church pew on the first week of school. An eight- and 10-year-old are dead, more than a dozen suffered injuries, and hundreds of children are left traumatized from witnessing a massacre in a place that was literally supposed to be a sanctuary. And we learned this mornin...

Today's show begins following a press conference about the deadly school shooting in Minneapolis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Yesterday, President Trump took the unprecedented - and perhaps illegal - step of firing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. Today she responded by filing a lawsuit. Meanwhile, officials in Chicago and other cities are up in arms over the president's plan to send in the military to fight crime. Our coverage of these and other Trump controversies begins with CNN's Jeff Zeleny at the White House.  L...

Today's show begins as President Trump is holding yet another impromptu news conference in the Oval Office after signing more executive orders, including a ban on flag burning and the end of cashless bail. He also said he's ordered the Pentagon to train a specialized DC National Guard force that is "specifically trained and equipped to deal with public order issues." And he dismissed criticism tha...

This episode of Inside Politics Sunday, hosted by Manu Raja, delves into President Trump's controversial plan to deploy the military to Chicago to combat crime against the objection of local officials and analyses its implications. The discussion further explores the impact of these actions on Trump's political strategy, the potential ramifications for the upcoming midterm elections, and the polit...

First: Former National Security Adviser John Bolton's morning starts with a court-authorized search of his home and DC office. What were FBI agents looking for?   Plus: Is the country any closer to seeing what's inside the Epstein files? The House Oversight Committee chair says he'll have hundreds of documents from the Justice Department today.  And: Fed Chair Jerome Powell hints that a rate cut c...