CNN Political Briefing

The GOP fight over fealty to former President Trump and his Big Lie spills out into the open. David Chalian explains how the top Republican House leadership is engaging in a very public war of words. Plus, significant developments in the Florida and California Gubernatorial races and President Biden’s new Covid-19 vaccinations goal. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn....

While Former President Donald Trump was defeated in November, his movement appears to be more durable than its leader. David Chalian explains how the fight among Congressional GOP leadership and the jockeying of potential presidential candidates demonstrates the former president’s iron grip on the party. Plus, President Biden’s choice on infrastructure: Bipartisanship or pacifying progressives. An...

This week, President Biden marked the end of his first hundred days in office and gave his first address to a joint session of Congress. In the speech he reflected on what his administration has accomplished so far and the goals that still remain. So today, CNN Senior White House correspondent Phil Mattingly takes you through the first 100 Days of the Biden presidency – what he has been able to ac...

Today marks President Biden's 100th day in office, but the hard work is just beginning. David Chalian explains the tough road ahead for the president's new vision to transform the nation's economy and how he's hitting the road to sell his pitch to the American people. Plus, new developments in the path forward on police reform.   To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com...

On his 99th day in office, 49 years after first entering the Senate, President Biden will deliver his first speech to a joint session of Congress. David Chalian previews what to expect from his big speech and explains what new CNN poll numbers say about where the president stands with the American people at his 100-day mark. Plus, what to expect from Senator Tim Scott's Republican rebuttal.  To le...

Today, President Biden announced new CDC mask guidance for fully vaccinated Americans. David Chalian breaks down how the president is delivering on his pandemic promises as he reaches his 100-day mark. Plus, a brand-new CNN poll shows the country's view on police reform, and the official Census results mean a changing political map.  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn...

This week, President Biden will mark his first 100 days in office by pitching his progressive policies in his first address to Congress. David Chalian breaks down how the American people grade his performance so far. Plus, what the top GOP leader’s changing rhetoric on former President Trump tells us about the direction of his party and how the battle for control of the Senate is starting to heat...

This week, global leaders gathered virtually for President Biden’s Earth Day climate summit, putting the President’s commitment to climate diplomacy in sharp focus. Today, CNN National Security Correspondent Kylie Atwood explains how the administration tried to use this summit to reassert the US as a leader in the climate crisis by working with both allies and adversaries. To learn more about how...

As the country celebrates Earth Day, President Biden announces a bold goal to cut carbon emissions while convening a global climate summit. David Chalian explain how Biden’s commitment to reducing the US emissions sets him apart from his predecessors. Plus, Democrats and Republicans try to meet in the middle on police reform and DC Statehood passes in the House, but challenges lie ahead. To learn...

After the guilty verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial, the question remains whether this ruling is just the end of a legal battle or the beginning of a legislative push on police reform. David Chalian breaks down the political fallout from the verdict and what it means for the future of the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act in the Senate. Plus, President Biden's strategy of focusing on vaccine sh...

After 10 hours of deliberation, the jury in the trial of Derrick Chauvin found him guilty on all counts. David Chalian explain how the Biden Administration prepared for this verdict as well as an innocent one, plus congresswoman Maxine Waters faces big consequences in the house. Finally, former President George W. Bush speaks up about the polarization within his own party. To learn more about how...

As of today, every American over the age of 16 years old is eligible for the Covid-19 vaccine... but not everyone is ready to take it. CNN Correspondent Kristen Holmes explains how the Biden Administration is planning to tackle vaccine hesitancy, plus why congresswoman Maxine Waters’ call for “confrontation” may not be the message the country needs right now. Finally, the White House flip flop on...

America is reeling from a series of police shootings across the country, as Derek Chauvin's trial for the murder of George Floyd nearly a year ago heads to closing arguments. Pressure is mounting on President Biden and members of Congress to act, and their solution is a bill that has already passed the House known as the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. So today, CNN's Race and Equality Senio...

The day after President Biden announced the deadline for the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, he's imposing new sweeping sanctions on Russia. CNN Correspondent Kristen Holmes joins to explain the President's moves and his big foreign policy week. Plus, the three new pieces of progressive legislation raising eyebrows on Capitol Hill and what the latest fundraising reports tell us about politi...

In a historic move, President Biden announced a plan to withdraw US troops in Afghanistan... nearly 20 years after the war started. David Chalian explains how Biden's history with this war contributed to his decision, plus the shocking new details emerging regarding the investigation in Congressman Matt Gaetz. And finally, corporate America continues to rally against voter restriction laws.  To le...

The country's rapidly ramping up vaccine rollout hits a snag after the FDA and CDC announce they were placing the administration of Johnson & Johnson vaccines on hold due to possible unknown side-effects. David Chalian explains what this means for President Bidens vaccine goals. Plus, Biden's balancing act in the face of a policing crisis, and Nikki Haley does a political about-face as she conside...

The White House has decided to halt efforts to start a police commission despite it being one of President Biden's campaign promises. Today, David Chalian explains their plan to tackle police reform in Congress, plus Biden's push for bipartisanship on infrastructure, and finally, former President Trump's hold on the Republican party. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn...

Cancel culture is a phrase you hear everywhere these days, whether it's over Dr. Seuss or Major League Baseball. But what exactly is cancel culture? Today, National Political Writer Brandon Tensley explains the politics behind the term, why Republicans have adopted the phrase as a talking point, and what’s actually at the heart of the culture wars. To learn more about how CNN protects listener pri...

President Biden announces new executive actions on guns while calling on Congress to take legislative action. But is he pushing hard enough? David Chalian explains the pressure for more action facing the President on this issue. Plus, Democratic Senator Joe Manchin is making a claim to being the most powerful person in Washington and Governors races are heating up across the country.  To learn mor...

Representative Matt Gaetz asked for a pardon from former President Trump during his final months in office while Gaetz was under federal investigation. David Chalian examines the GOP's silence on this scandal’s latest developments. Plus, how Tucker Carlson is using his platform to rewrite the deadly events of the January 6th insurrection, and finally, President Biden is open to negotiations on how...

Today, President Biden announced that on April 19 every American adult will be eligible to register for a vaccine. David Chalian examines the administration's progress on the pandemic, as well as the opportunities for vaccine diplomacy on the international stage. Plus, the critical parliamentary ruling in the Senate that opens a path for Biden's infrastructure bill without Republican support, and...

Republicans are accusing major corporations of caving to cancel culture after Major League Baseball pulled the All-Star game from Georgia. David Chalian, dissects this "breakup of a pretty significant marriage in American politics". Plus, the hurdles President Biden's infrastructure bill faces, and finally, the Democratic 2022 primary taking shape in Tennessee. To learn more about how CNN protects...

This week, President Biden unveiled the first part of his massive $2 trillion infrastructure plan... and it’s a whole lot more than just fixing roads and bridges. Congressional Correspondent Ryan Nobles takes you inside the proposal and explains how the wide-ranging proposal could affect you, from cheaper electric cars, to fewer potholes, to affordable care for your older parents.   To learn more...

Today, President Biden met with his cabinet for the first time in-person to discuss, among other items, selling his infrastructure plan to Congress. David Chalian explains the White House's uphill battle the bill faces as opposition is mounting from both sides of the aisle. Plus, despite big corporate pushback, the attempts across the country to restrict voting access keep growing. And finally, De...

Today, President Biden rolled out his first part of his huge plan to rebuild the nation's infrastructure and reshape the US economy. David Chalian explains what this gigantic proposal says about Biden's approach to the presidency. Plus, a reported investigation into Florida Republican Matt Gaetz leads to denials and strange claims of an extortion plot. And finally, California Governor Gavin Newsom...