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An increasingly dire situation in Kabul as thousands in, and around the airport are desperate to flee the Taliban-controlled Afghanistan. U.S. officials say more than 17,000 people have been flown out of Kabul in the last week. But, the State Department is now warning Americans not to travel to the airport unless they have been told to after some were beaten by the Taliban. Plus, the FDA is expect...

There is no new episode of the Inside Politics showcast today. Kaitlan Collins is covering for Abby Phillip. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One million Americans got vaccines on Thursday. But back to school for some quickly means back to Covid quarantine. Hospitalizations of children with Covid are at an all-time high, with 2,066 children under the age of 17 in the hospital with Covid today, a higher figure than the initial surge. California voters will go to the polls to decide if they want to recall their Democratic Governor Gavin N...

President Biden said there was "no consensus" in intelligence reports on Afghanistan when he claimed in June it was "highly unlikely" the Taliban would take over the country after U.S. forces departed, later saying that it had happened much quicker than he anticipated. The President maintains there is nothing he would change about the American withdrawal from Afghanistan. The Pentagon today admits...

The White House lays out the case for Covid-19 vaccination booster shots being available from September 20, with The Surgeon General saying the available data proves third shots are necessary because the vaccine wanes over time and also because the delta variant is so virulent. There is rage and desperation in Afghanistan with thousands of Americans still stranded in the country, plus thousands mo...

The Pentagon attempts to speed up evacuations for as many as 10,000 Americans still in Afghanistan, with the aim to airlift 5,000 to 7,000 passengers out per day. The Pentagon revealed in a briefing a short time ago they are in regular communication with the Taliban. Today the Taliban promised amnesty to Government workers and said they would not victimize women, as old fears of brutal rule, espec...

Afghanistan has fallen to the Taliban. The chaos in Kabul is now part of a worst-case scenario, one that ended with The Mujahideen inside The Presidential Palace in Kabul, chanting "death to America." Evacuation flights are now resuming following a temporary stop to clear and secure the airfield at Hamid Karzai International Airport as Afghans try to escape the country. CNN’s Nick Paton-Walsh repo...

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The Taliban is closing in on Kabul as U.S. personnel evacuate the embassy in Afghanistan's capital, hastily ending the two decade-long war. Meanwhile in Kabul, there are growing concerns over the safety of women and girls and those who aided U.S. officials and troops. Plus, President Biden escalates his war of words with Republican governors who are ditching mask mandates as the Delta variant swee...

The Pentagon is bringing in troops to safely remove Americans from Afghanistan as the situation in Kabul escalates. And, the CDC advisory board is expected to vote on a 3rd covid-19 vaccine dose for immunocompromised people. CNN's John King hosts On today's show: CNN's Kylie Atwood, Nick Paton Walsh, Manu Raju, Melanie Zanona, Amy Walter, Laura Barron-Lopez, Tia Mitchell, Jackie Alemany, Rep. Greg...

The CDC strengthens its recommendation for pregnant women to get vaccinated, while the FDA is expected to authorize a booster shot for the immunocompromised as early as today. The situation in Afghanistan is deteriorating as the U.S. embassy in Kabul urges Americans to leave immediately. Plus, nearly half of the ICU beds in Arkansas are filled with covid patients. And 90% of those cases are among...

Huge wins on infrastructure this week, including Senate Democrats passing a $3.5 trillion dollar budget plan. The proposal includes free pre-K, community college, and adds vision and dental coverage to Medicare. Plus, with covid cases rising ICU beds are running low in states like Arkansas and Texas. And, a federal judge in Washington says Congress should be able to access some of former President...

New Covid-19 cases in the U.S. are at a 6-month high as the Delta variant ravages large swaths of the country. But Republican governors in hard-hit states like Florida and Texas are still resisting mask mandates and vaccine requirements. Plus, the Biden administration touts a blockbuster jobs reports but there are concerns about how rising inflation could hurt Democrats in 2022. And can New York G...

The FDA is expected to outline a plan for booster shots this fall, including for the immunocompromised. And the bipartisan infrastructure bill is on the verge of passing despite efforts from former President Trump to stop it.  Plus, lawmakers heading back to their districts make noise on a "broken" security system as they fear for their safety. CNN's John King hosts On today's show: CNN's Jeremy D...

The White House urges vaccinations as the Delta variant surges. Florida and Texas now account for a third of new cases and hospitalizations. And, AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka has died at 72. Plus, the next Mayor of NYC, Eric Adams joins us to talk about Covid and Gov. Cuomo. CNN's John King hosts  On today's show: CNN's Kaitlan Collins, Manu Raju, Melanie Zanona, John Hardwood, Erica Hill, Nic...

Pressure grows as top Democrats call for Gov. Cuomo to resign over sexual harassment accusations. Plus, Covid cases are rising among children across the country. And Florida hospitalization rates are up over 350% in the past month. President Joe Biden is taking a new aggressive tone when it comes to the pandemic. And reading some political tea leaves as we get the results from two primary races in...

The U.S. is facing a setback in the fight against Covid-19 as the contagious Delta variant devastates largely unvaccinated communities. Now, 80% of the country lives in an area of community spread and health officials are advising Americans to mask up. Plus, is President Biden on the verge of a big win on infrastructure? The Senate is closer than ever to passing a trillion-dollar bipartisan plan....

New documents reveal Trump pressed DOJ in December to declare the election corrupt. Plus, a Senate vote on the bipartisan infrastructure plan gets underway after hitting another snag. And a chilling new warning about the dangers of the Coronavirus Delta variant. CNN's John King hosts On today's show: CNN's Kristen Holmes, Manu Raju, Paula Reid, Elie Honig, Jeff Zeleny, Dr. Peter Hotez, Ayesha Rasc...

With cases rising across the U.S., vaccines are now required for employees coming into the office at  companies like Google and Facebook. And, we’re learning more the next hearing for the select committee on January 6th as John King goes one-on-one with a member of the committee, Rep. Zoe Lofgren.   CNN's John King hosts  On today's show: CNN's Jeff Zeleny, Jackie Kucinich, Dr. Jonathan Reiner, Cl...

New mask guidance from the CDC, and President Biden plans to require all federal workers be vaccinated or get tested.  Plus, a bipartisan infrastructure agreement has been made. A test vote could come as soon as tonight.  CNN's John King hosts  On today's show: CNN's Kaitlan Collins, Lauren Fox, Manu Raju, Phil Mattingly, Dr. Leana Wen,  Francesca Chambers, Carl Hulse, Dr. Joseph Kanter To learn m...

The House committee investigating the Capitol insurrection will hold its first public hearing on Tuesday. The backdrop of this high-profile probe? A blow-up between Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy that ended with McCarthy pulling his appointees to the committee. Plus, a crucial week for Biden’s bipartisanship pledge: can Senate negotiators reach a final deal on infrastructu...