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A nearly constant stream of news has been coming from the White House since Donald Trump moved back in. CNN’s Chief National Affairs Correspondent Jeff Zeleny has been there to cover it all. He joins CNN Washington Bureau Chief and Political Director David Chalian to sort through some of the major moments of these first days—including a press conference where President Trump suggested, without evi...

We begin today's show with the latest info on the deadliest US plane crash in nearly a quarter century. The FAA just revealed it is indefinitely shutting down the low-altitude helicopter route that was in use the night of the collision. It comes on the heels of a New York Times report and presidential social media posts suggesting the Blackhawk was flying outside its approved flight path. CNN has...

First responders have been working tirelessly since last night to recover bodies from the frigid waters in the Potomac River after an American Airlines passenger plane collided with an Army Blackhawk helicopter near Regan National Airport. Tragically, all 67 people on board the two aircraft are presumed to have perished, making this the deadliest aviation disaster in the US in more than 20 years....

First: Donald Trump is putting the world on notice by threatening a trade war with Colombia until that country agreed to work with him to deport migrants from the US. His strong arm tactics worked ... but will they next time?  Plus: It's Pete Hegseth's first official day at the Pentagon, and we're expecting him to receive multiple executive orders from President Trump that will reshape the militar...

First: Whirlwind week. Trump takes the reins of power and unleashes a torrent of change. My panel will break down the avalanche of news. And: Law and order? As troops head to the border, federal agents ramp up enforcement. What to watch as Trump’s immigration crackdown enters week two.  Plus: Moment of truth. Trump’s next picks take the stand in just days. Do they have what it takes? And: What one...

On CNN’s State of the Union, Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham sits down with Dana to discuss Trump’s controversial decisions to pardon violent January 6 rioters and fire independent inspectors general, as well as Trump’s plans for the future of Gaza. Next, Gov. JB Pritzker joins Dana to react to the Trump administration’s planned immigration raids in Chicago and other cities, as well as his view of...

In his first hours in office, President Donald Trump signed a slate of executive orders related to immigration. So, what have been the immediate impacts, and what could come next? CNN Correspondent Priscilla Alvarez sits down with CNN Washington Bureau Chief and Political Director David Chalian to break it all down. Plus, what makes Trump’s actions on immigration now different from his last time i...

President Trump visited both hurricane-ravaged North Carolina and wildfire-ravaged California today and reiterated that he wants the latter state to meet certain conditions before it can get crucial federal aid.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donald Trump took center stage - virtually - at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland today. It was his first major speech to global business and political leaders since taking office just a few days ago. We cover this story from all angles, with Richard Quest beginning our reporting from Davos.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: Sources tell CNN President Trump is considering a White House visit for his supporters who stormed the Capitol and tried to derail the peaceful transfer of power on January 6th, 2021  Plus: The new president is moving feverishly to remake the federal government in his image. His latest power move is revoking decades of diversity programs and possibly firing the men and women who ran them. ...

On today's show we break down some of the most consequential changes Donald Trump made in his first 24 hours in office.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Just before today's Inside Politics begins we learned that Monday's inauguration of Donald Trump will be moved indoors because of the extremely cold temperatures expected in Washington. The president-elect confirmed the move via a very lengthy social media post.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: We're tracking new concerns about the state of the Israel-Hamas deal to pause the war in Gaza and free some of the hostages, with Israel accusing Hamas of "attempting to extort last-minute concessions."  Plus: We bring you the results of a brand new CNN poll revealing how Americans are feeling about season two of the Trump presidency, which debuts just four days from now.  And: In a parting...

As today's show begins we're following breaking news out of the Middle East, where a source tells CNN that the Israeli government and Hamas have agreed to a deal that will pause fighting in Gaza and lead to a phased release of hostages. Our extensive coverage begins with Jeremy Diamond in Tel Aviv.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: Firefighters in Southern California are rushing to make progress fighting the flames, as forecasters predict dangerous winds will blow through the region again today and tomorrow. It could put new neighborhoods in the danger zone.  Plus: It's a pivotal week for President-elect Trump and his would-be Cabinet. His embattled pick to run the Pentagon will make his case to senators tomorrow. But...

First: California in crisis. Wildfires engulf blocks of Los Angeles as Trump points fingers. And Newsom pushes back. The latest from the West Coast. Plus: Senate spotlight. This week, Trump's cabinet picks face a moment of truth. Plus: My brand new reporting as Trump meets with House Republicans behind closed doors. And: A sweet tradition. The new senator behind the secret candy stash on the Senat...

On this week’s State of the Union, FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell joins CNN’s Jake Tapper to discuss the response to the devastating California wildfires. Then, Republican Sen. Katie Britt joins Jake to discuss her immigration bill, as well as concerns over Trump’s nominee for Attorney General. Next, Jake sits down with National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan to assess the Biden administration...

Ten days before putting his hand on the bible at the US Capitol and taking the oath of office for the most powerful position in the world, convicted felon Donald J. Trump is sentenced in his 34-count criminal conviction. Plus: Another deadly inferno is erupting in ravaged Los Angeles County. CNN is live on the scene with a new update on firefighters' attempts to contain the flames as intense winds...

First: House of cards. Mike Johnson gets across the finish line in dramatic fashion. After a little help from Donald Trump. Is Trump's power growing or hanging by a thread? My panel will join me.  And: Four years later, for the first time since the attack on the Capitol, lawmakers returned to certify this election. Harris is set to preside over her own defeat. What's changed since that day and wha...

On CNN’s State of the Union, Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar joins Jake to discuss the certification of Trump’s election win and the legacy of January 6. Then, Republican Sen. Jim Banks joins Jake to discuss how Republicans will get Trump’s agenda through Congress. Next, Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly joins Jake to discuss the New Orleans terror attack and Trump’s national security nominees. Finally, Ja...

Today's show begins immediately following an official update in the wake of the New Year's early-morning attack in New Orleans that left 14 individuals dead and more than 30 hurt. The most significant development is that the man who allegedly drove the truck that barreled into revelers on Bourbon Street is the belief that he acted alone. The FBI also reports that, as of now, there is not a "defini...

First: The world is honoring the incredible life and legacy of former President Jimmy Carter, who died yesterday at the age of 100. Phil Mattingly talks to an acclaimed journalist who covered the 39th president for more than five decades.  Plus: Donald Trump just offered a belated Christmas gift to Mike Johnson - a "complete and total endorsement" to continue as Speaker of the House.  And: The ric...

First: The issue of American culture and legal immigration is triggering a rift between two groups of Trump supporters: the MAGA base and the Silicon Valley tech bros.  Plus: How old is too old to be in Congress? A 68-year-old House Democrat says she's stepping down to set a good example, but will others follow her lead?  And: Is it too early to talk about 2028? Undeniably, yes. But it's also the...

First: A US official tells CNN that a Russian anti-aircraft system may have brought down the Azerbaijan Airlines flight that crashed yesterday in Central Asia, killing at least 38 people. The official tells us it may have been a case of mistaken identity.  Plus: They shunned him, but now they're looking to sway him. We've got new CNN reporting on the companies and executives writing seven-figure c...

First: President-elect Trump has an audacious agenda and a plan to carry it out. But did the divide we saw last week inside the GOP signal big problems ahead?  Plus: Trump's pick for FCC chair writes what's been perceived as a vaguely threatening letter to Disney boss Bob Iger, promising a major crackdown on broadcast networks and tech companies he accuses of anti-conservative bias  And: We look a...