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First: President trump is publicly taunting Democratic cities, hinting he could send federal troops to their zip codes as soon as this week. We have new reporting on what it could mean for Chicago and Boston.  Plus: Florida's top doctor says actual data did not factor into the decision to scrap the vaccine requirements in the Sunshine State for public schools, as even President Trump admits it may...

On CNN's State of the Union, Jake Tapper presses FL Surgeon General on him not conducting any study before calling to lift vaccine mandate. Doctor Paul Offit responds. And White House Border Czar Tom Homan says sanctuary cities across America will be seeing immigration raids this week. Our panelists Rep. Kim Schrier, Scott Jennings, Xochitl Hinojosa, and Shermichael Singleton discuss Vice Presiden...

This Sunday's episode discusses President Trump's influence on the New York mayoral race, the Democratic Party's struggle to unify behind their nominee, and the broader implications for upcoming elections. The panel of experts analyses the reluctance of Democratic leaders like Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries to endorse the Democratic Socialist candidate Zoran Ani. The conversation shifts to Trum...

The White House is trying to downplay a dismal jobs report showing unemployment at a four-year high amid growing political fears the economy is running out of gas. President Trump blamed the alarming numbers on his economic nemesis, Fed Chair Jerome Powell.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After federal forces rolled through Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., Ilinois officials are taking President Trump’s threats to Chicago very seriously, none more so than Governor J.B. Pritzker. Eric Bradner is National Political Reporter for CNN and he’s here to discuss the political calculations behind Governor Pritzker's recent moves countering the president. Producer: Kyra Dahring Senior Produc...

Today's show begins as President Trump, hosting the new president of Poland, is taking questions from reporters. He discussed a number of issues, including the ongoing Jeffrey Epstein files controversy, which he labeled a "Democratic hoax." Survivors of Epstein's abuse gathering at the Capitol virulently disagreed and once again demanded that the Justice Department release all the Epstein files. ...

First: As today's show begins, we're following a major court ruling that could have big implications for President Trump's push to send US troops to blue cities across the country.  Plus: Congress reconvenes and a familiar scandal reignites, as a bipartisan group of lawmakers meets with some of Jeffrey Epstein's victims trying to force a vote demanding the DOJ release the files.  And: A 78 year ol...

First: President Trump is threatening to deploy federal forces to Chicago this week. He claims his focus is combating crime and controlling immigration. But why only in Democratic zip codes?  Plus: Nine former CDC directors are joining forces to sound the alarm on what Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Is doing to the agency. They say it's "endangering every American's health."  And: Democrats are getting ano...

First: Top leaders at key federal agencies are fighting back after President Trump sent his signature reality show message: You're fired! But now it is real life with real consequences for your wallet and your health.  Plus: We have exclusive new reporting on the Trump Administration's push to send hundreds of children in government custody back home to Guatemala. Multiple sources call the move un...

President Trump has spent much of August exerting his power and sparking challenges to its limits. He has upended the traditional independence of the Federal Reserve, launched investigations and searches on his political opponents, and threatened to expand his command of policing America's cities beyond the nation's capital. How should Democrats respond to this shifting political landscape in Amer...

Minneapolis is in shock after yet another school shooting. This time, innocent children were gunned down as they sat praying in a church pew on the first week of school. An eight- and 10-year-old are dead, more than a dozen suffered injuries, and hundreds of children are left traumatized from witnessing a massacre in a place that was literally supposed to be a sanctuary. And we learned this mornin...

Today's show begins just after the conclusion of a press conference about the deadly shooting at a Catholic school in Minneapolis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Yesterday, President Trump took the unprecedented - and perhaps illegal - step of firing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. Today she responded by filing a lawsuit. Meanwhile, officials in Chicago and other cities are up in arms over the president's plan to send in the military to fight crime. Our coverage of these and other Trump controversies begins with CNN's Jeff Zeleny at the White House.  L...

Today's show begins as President Trump is holding yet another impromptu news conference in the Oval Office after signing more executive orders, including a ban on flag burning and the end of cashless bail. He also said he's ordered the Pentagon to train a specialized DC National Guard force that is "specifically trained and equipped to deal with public order issues." And he dismissed criticism tha...

On CNN's State of the Union, Democratic House Leader Hakeem Jeffries discusses with Dana Bash New York's redistricting plans, the party's loss of voters, and the President reviewing exhibits within the Smithsonian museums. Former Chicago Mayor and U-S Ambassador Rahm Emanuel slams President Trump's new plans to send troops into Chicago and reacts to global experts officially declaring a man-made f...

This episode of Inside Politics Sunday, hosted by Manu Raja, delves into President Trump's controversial plan to deploy the military to Chicago to combat crime against the objection of local officials and analyses its implications. The discussion further explores the impact of these actions on Trump's political strategy, the potential ramifications for the upcoming midterm elections, and the polit...

First: Former National Security Adviser John Bolton's morning starts with a court-authorized search of his home and DC office. What were FBI agents looking for?   Plus: Is the country any closer to seeing what's inside the Epstein files? The House Oversight Committee chair says he'll have hundreds of documents from the Justice Department today.  And: Fed Chair Jerome Powell hints that a rate cut c...

David Daley, author of Ratf**ked: Why Your Vote Doesn't Count, breaks down the gerrymandering arms race sparked by the redistricting push in Texas—how we got here, what comes next and whether there’s a way to cool this war down. This episode was Produced by Emily Williams. Senior Producer: Faiz JamilTechnical Director: Dan Dzula   Executive Producer:  Steve Lickteig  Learn more about your ad choic...

First: California plans to pass a new congressional map, but are Democrats making a mistake by joining the race to redraw the country? Former Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy joins us to discuss.  Plus: Vice President Vance heads to a key congressional district in Georgia to pitch President Trump's signature by convincing voters it's good for what matters most to them: their wallets.  And:...

First: Texas Democrats think up a new tactic to try to block the GOP-led redistricting effort, as state lawmakers could pass it in the coming hours. While in California, that state's legislature there gavels in to try to push their own map proposal.  Plus: Elon Musk reportedly is backing away from his idea to start a new political party. And the reason why might be JD Vance.  And: To the delight o...

Ukraine's future hinges on President Trump's word and shifting tone. One moment he's pledging support to President Zelensky and the fight for his country's survival. The next Trump seems to be reading from the Russian playbook.  Also on today's show: Republicans are barreling ahead with their power grab now that Democrats are back in the Lone Star State. So what was the point of the latter's 15-da...

As today's Inside Politics begins, top European leaders are about to arrive in Washington for a pivotal meeting with President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. More than three years after Russia's brutal invasion of Ukraine, the stakes could not be higher for that sovereign democracy.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jake Tapper steers the Inside Politics ship today live from Anchorage, where President Trump is scheduled to touch down for his historic summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump will try to end the Russia-Ukraine war he vowed to end within the first 24 hours of his second term. Today will be their very first face- to-face meeting in more than six years, and potentially the most conseque...

Former national intelligence officer and Russia expert Angela Stent breaks down what President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin want out of their summit—and why it's about more than Ukraine. Plus, she shares why she’s unsure whether Trump will be able to parse Putin’s true intentions after the meeting.  This episode was Produced by Emily Williams. Learn more about your ad choices....

First: The White House and the Kremlin are gearing up for what could be a defining moment in global diplomacy, as both President Trump and Putin get a head start on tomorrow's psychological chess with new public comments this morning.  Plus: President Trump is ramping up his federal police takeover of Washington DC, putting more national guardsmen on duty and expanding the mission to round the clo...