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Of the five states that held important primaries yesterday, Kansas delivered the loudest message, as voters there rejected an effort by anti-abortion groups to change the state's constitution. And the dramatic voter turnout gives Democrats hope that anger at the Supreme Court will give them a midterm boost. Plus: The Justice Department marks a new phase of its investigation into Donald Trump as it...

Our top story today is Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi's very public and defiant trip to Taiwan. The reaction from China: "Those who play with fire will perish from it." Plus: the latest reaction to the US drone strike that killed Ayman al-Zawahiri. And: five states hold primaries today in yet another midterm test of Donald Trump's brand. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, vi...

More heavy rain is expected tonight in Kentucky, which will only add to the already historic and destructive flooding that has killed at least 30 people. The governor says they'll "be finding bodies for weeks." Plus: Primaries tomorrow will test the new politics of abortion and the belief among Democrats that a horrible political climate is improving some. And: Multiple officials tell CNN Nancy Pe...

Although the U.S. is not yet technically in a recession until the National Bureau of Economic Research says so, does the definition of the term "recession" matter to Americans? Plus, fellow Democrats are now praising Senator Joe Manchin for reviving the party's plan to fight climate change and cut health care costs in a $739 billion plan dubbed the "inflation reduction act," but Senator Kyrsten Si...

The Washington Post reports there's yet another batch of missing text messages related to the insurrection. Meanwhile, more key witnesses are said to be cooperating in the investigation. Plus: Biden scores a big legislative win as hopes suddenly soar for a deal to pass significant climate and health care changes. And: Pelosi leaves for Asia. Will she visit Taiwan? And if she does, how will China r...

Another bad economic number stirs more talk about a recession. Plus: a big breakthrough on the Biden agenda. And: a new effort to form a viable third party. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A federal grand jury investigating the insurrection hears from its highest profile witness, Mike Pence's former chief of staff Marc Short. Plus: more evidence of an economic funk, as new data shows American consumers are getting even more pessimistic. And: a split-screen day for Republicans, with both Trump and Pence in Washington. Their competing speeches put their rift in the wrestling match for...

Today we preview critical new data on US consumer confidence and the GDP arriving this week. The Biden White House is waiving off recession talk, but most Americans are feeling punished by inflation. Plus: the Jan 6 committee releases new video showing the depth of Donald Trump's hesitation to condemn the Capitol rioters. And: a pair of new warnings about China. To learn more about how CNN protect...

Rep. Liz Cheney asks American voters to ask themselves if Trump “deserves power again”, following the details the January 6 Committee has publicly shared of a president obsessed with overturning the 2020 election, culminating in a violent mob he did nothing to stop. Plus, The White House says it’s business as usual despite President Biden’s Covid diagnosis. And, the reversal of Roe v. Wade renews...

In last night's primetime January 6th committee hearing, witnesses laid out in full, awful detail the depths of Donald Trump's negligence on that fateful day. Plus, the jury takes the Steve Bannon case after a wild day of final court arguments. And, the White House physician says the president is doing better one day into his fight with Covid-19. To learn more about how CNN protects listener priva...

Not long before today's show began, we learned that President Joe Biden had tested positive for Covid-19. The White House physician says the 79-year-old is experiencing very mild symptoms: a runny nose and a dry cough. The president will isolate and work remotely until he tests negative. And he has already taken the antiviral medication, Paxlovid. Our coverage begins with CNN White House correspon...

There are new credibility questions for the Secret Service. The agency is alarming the January 6 panel by turning over just a single text message in response to a subpoena. Plus, a house vote puts same-sex marriage one step closer to becoming federal law. And, can Democrat Tim Ryan turn Ohio blue again? To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about y...

Brand new CNN polling reveals US voters are evenly split between the two major parties. Our CNN political director David Chalian breaks it all down for us. Plus, we bring you new and important reporting on the January 6 panel's primetime witness list. And, Democrats push the MAGA candidate in a Trump v. establishment battle in Maryland. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit...

New body camera footage from the Uvalde school massacre shows confusion over who was in charge at the scene and shocking moments of inaction by police. Meanwhile, a new report on the shooting outlines a series of failures by multiple law enforcement agencies, describing "an overall lackadaisical approach" by authorities on the scene.  Also on today's show: Steve Bannon walks into court for day one...

West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin says he can't support his party's climate and tax plan, instead calling for a slimmer bill to lower prescription drug prices and shore up ACA subsidies. Democrats are furious with him, but President Biden says it's time to stop negotiating and take the deal.  Plus, as the January 6 committee gears up for what could be its final hearing, ex-President Trump says he's d...

President Biden meets face-to-face with the leader of a country he once promised to make a "pariah." Plus, the Secret Service says it was a mistake, not cover-up, that's responsible for January 6th texts to be deleted. And, Democrats deal with another family feud as Joe Manchin says no to new climate initiatives and higher taxes on the wealthy. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy...

As today's episode begins, crews are still digging through the rubble in central Ukraine after a Russian cruise missile kills at least 22. We take you there live. Plus, we explore the inflation blame game, as more Democrats are saying the Biden White House is making things worse. And, Steve Bannon will go on trial next week after a federal judge rejects his argument that he can't get an impartial...

The House committee investigating the Capitol insurrection stitches together a sprawling tapestry of evidence that demonstrates the way Donald Trump summoned the mob to Washington. Now the committee says Trump tried to dial up a potential witness. Plus, inflation hits another 40-year high. Groceries, gas, electricity and rent all way up. And, as President Biden lands in the Middle East there are a...

MAGA provocateur Steve Bannon now says he'll testify in front of the January 6 committee. However, prosecutors call his move a last-minute charade. At the committee's next public hearing tomorrow, they promise to Venn diagram the overlap between the far-right rioters and Donald Trump's inner circle. Plus: prices at the pump are going down as President Biden heads off for a consequential middle eas...

Former White House Counsel Pat Cipollone testified under oath and behind closed doors for nearly 8 hours Friday. Sources close to the January 6 committee say he provided new information and corroborated key testimony from Cassidy Hutchinson. Cipollone could be the most important witness in the sprawling probe and the committee says they'll play clips of his interview at upcoming public hearings. P...

Japan is mourning the death of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe after he was shot during a campaign speech. Police quickly arrested a 41-year-old man who confessed to using a homemade weapon to carry out the assassination. Abe, the longest-serving Japanese prime minister in history, stepped down as leader in 2020, citing health reasons.  Also in today's show: Biden signs executive order to safegua...

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson decides to resign after nearly 60 Conservative Party members quit their cabinet posts. Plus: WNBA superstar Brittney Griner pleads guilty to drug charges in Russia. And: The former FBI director and his top deputy say they were both audited by Donald Trump's IRS after they angered the then-president. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit c...

Today's episode begins just after a press conference where Highland Park officials provided chilling new details about the July 4th parade shooting, including the revelation that the shooter drove to Wisconsin and considered carrying out another attack with a second rifle in his car. Robert Crimo III, who voluntarily confessed to the attack, now faces seven first degree murder charges and will be...

As today's show begins we're awaiting an update from law enforcement in the suburb of Highland Park, Illinois, where yesterday yet another deranged person with a gun proved again that in the United States, nowhere -- and no day -- is safe. Police say the gunman fired a high-powered rifle from a rooftop into a crowd at a Fourth of July event, killing six and injuring dozens more. The Highland Park...

As President Biden celebrates America's independence at the White House, just about everything associated with today's holiday -- burgers, hot dogs, road trips, flights -- is more expensive, each a reminder of the country's economic hangovers. Plus: the Jan 6 committee says more people have come forward since Cassidy Hutchinson's blockbuster testimony. And: a July 4th ad war, as California's gover...