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Despite the US reaching a tragic milestone yesterday where over 3,000 people died from the pandemic, President Trump is still focused on overturning President-elect Joe Biden’s victory. Senior Political Reporter Nia-Malika Henderson discusses that, as well as how millions of Americans are struggling to pay their bills as unemployment rises and stimulus talks stall. Plus, President-elect Biden is h...

Recent cabinet picks have put President-elect Biden's philosophy in choosing his team on full display: personal history, diversity, and experience. CNN Political Reporter Dan Merica discusses that, plus President Trump's new fixation on Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s baseless lawsuit against four states that helped Biden win the election. And, Georgia Republican Senators Kelly Loeffler and Da...

President-elect Biden made history by nominating General Lloyd Austin to be the first black man to lead the Department of Defense, but it looks like there will be some obstacles before he’s confirmed. CNN Political Reporter Dan Merica explains that, plus tells you what "safe harbor day" means and why it might finally force President Trump to put an end to his election fraud charade. Plus, as the U...

As President-elect Joe Biden unveils his Covid-19 Advisory Board, President Trump's lawyer Rudy Giuliani becomes the latest in Trump's orbit to test positive for the coronavirus. CNN National Correspondent, Kristen Holmes breaks it all down, plus Attorney General Bill Barr considers leaving his post before Trump's term ends. Also, the GOP is concerned that the president's behavior could put the Ge...

After arguably the worst week of the pandemic to date in the US, President-elect Joe Biden makes a request of the American people: Wear masks for his first 100 days in office. CNN Political Reporter Dan Merica discusses how Biden’s mask initiative shows a striking difference between his plans to control the virus and President Trump’s. Plus, how a worse than expected jobs report puts pressure on C...

The US had its worst day of the pandemic yet, but President Trump still made the time to give a 46-minute speech full of lies about the election. CNN Political Reporter Dan Merica explains the Trump administration's dereliction of duty, as well as how all of Biden's big plans for his presidency are on hold until he can get the virus under control. Plus, what to expect from President-elect Biden an...

President Trump's time in office is winding down, but the push for pardons is heating up. CNN Political Reporter Dan Merica dives into those asking the President for a pardon... and who he may be considering pardoning preemptively. Plus, as pressure increases on Biden to select a person of color for Attorney General, the current AG William Barr adds another complication to the pick. And finally, T...

Will President Trump’s continued bashing of his fellow Republicans cost the GOP in Georgia and beyond? CNN Political Reporter Dan Merica discusses that, as well as how Trump’s sudden push for emergency vaccine approval might be for his own image more than anything else. Plus, a bipartisan stimulus plan is announced, but will it actually lead to anything?  To learn more about how CNN protects liste...

President-elect Joe Biden's barrier-breaking staff picks continue with his communications and economic teams. Kristen Holmes explains how Biden seems to be making good on his campaign promise to have a diverse staff. Plus, President Trump continues to lie about the election as his enablers egg him on, and finally, Biden shows the stark difference between him and Trump when it comes to transparency...

In his first interview to air since the official transition began, President-elect Joe Biden sat down to set expectations about his administration. Nia-Malika Henderson explains the tough job Biden will have appeasing progressives while making room for Republicans. Plus, the Republican in-fighting wages on in Georgia, and finally, President Trump weighs the possibility of pardoning former National...

President-elect Joe Biden unveiled his diverse cabinet nominees today. David Chalian breaks down the stark contrast drawn with President Trump's first cabinet, and how after two and a half weeks of a stalled transition, the General Services Administration has finally ascertained President-elect Biden's win. Plus, President Trump pardons the Thanksgiving turkey, but could he have other pardons up h...

As President-elect Biden unveils his first Cabinet nominees, President Trump faces a critical week in his last-ditch effort to cling to power. David Chalian breaks down Biden’s new picks and this week’s critical certification deadlines for key states. Plus, why Trump is unlikely to concede the election as long as he can keep his fundraising numbers up.  To learn more about how CNN protects listene...

As President Trump continues to put himself above the country, more Republicans are telling him to concede. David Chalian discusses what effect that will have, plus Biden showing he is on the job by meeting with top Democratic lawmakers. And with the year closing and no Covid-19 relief bill in sight, the Treasury Secretary has decided to let important Federal Reserve emergency lending programs exp...

In a bizarre scene, Rudy Giuliani and the Trump legal team host a press conference promoting wild election conspiracy theories. David Chalian reacts to that as well as how despite the chaos, President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris are doing their best to informally proceed with their transition. Plus, will continuing to question the results in the Georgia presidential election hurt t...

As President-elect Biden's team continues sounding the alarm about a delayed transition, the sitting U.S. president is trying to steal the election. David Chalian explains President Trump's failing election challenges and the latest on the Wisconsin recount and the Georgia audit. Plus, Nancy Pelosi was chosen again by Democrats to lead their caucus... and offered a clue about her future.  To learn...

Senator Lindsay Graham allegedly urged Georgia's Secretary of State to remove ballots amid the ongoing hand recount in the state. David Chalian breaks down why Graham is trying to do President Trump's bidding despite no real hope for a changed outcome in the election. Plus, President-elect Biden's intelligence briefing hurdles, and what Biden's new administration might look like. To learn more abo...

Still no concession from President Trump to President-elect Joe Biden's election win, and the current administration has stopped a necessary transition process from going forward. David Chalian breaks down the devastating impact this could have on national security especially during a pandemic. Plus Biden's plan to deal with the economy and the coronavirus crises. Finally, former President Obama s...

There is a lot disinformation swirling around the election results, so CNN fact checker Daniel Dale is here to weed through the lies and debunk claims made by the President and other Republicans. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Republican support for President Trump's baseless election claims may be wavering. David Chalian breaks down the growing list of GOP lawmakers who show signs acknowledging President-elect Biden and takes you through Biden's first major West Wing appointment. Plus, key revelations from former President Obama's new memoir. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy...

As President Trump does a public event for the first time in a week, President-elect Biden looks to move forward with the transition. David Chalian breaks down the President’s ongoing assault on democracy and Biden’s top contenders for his administration. Plus, as votes are still being counted, the latest on where the uncalled states stand. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, vi...

President-Elect Biden says he's not worried about President Trump refusing to concede the election. CNN Political Director, David Chalian, explains how the GOP is enabling the President and the resistance Biden could face within his own divided Democratic ranks. Plus, the Supreme Court hears a critical case on the future of the Affordable Care Act To learn more about how CNN protects listener priv...

President-elect Biden is moving ahead with the presidential transition, even as President Trump refuses to concede. CNN Political Director, David Chalian, breaks down Biden’s plans to change the country’s coronavirus response and Trump’s strategy for his final days in office. Plus, all eyes are on Georgia, as the two senate runoff races hold the balance of power in the United States Senate. To lea...

CNN can project that Democratic candidate Joe Biden has been elected the 46th President of the United States, defeating Republican incumbent Donald Trump. His running mate, Kamala Harris, has become the first woman and first person of color to be elected vice president. David Chalian walks you through their path to the White House and what challenges lie ahead. To learn more about how CNN protects...

Democratic candidate Former Vice President Joe Biden has been elected the 46th President of the United States, defeating Republican incumbent Donald Trump. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In what feels like a never-ending presidential contest, CNN fact checker Daniel Dale is here to help us sort fact from fiction. Today, Daniel examines President Trump's false claims about the voting process and legitimacy of this election. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices