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The US Government is at a standstill after two-days of stinging defeat for Kevin McCarthy in six consecutive votes, as he continues to make big concessions to get the gavel. Plus, the FBI issues a new appeal in the Capitol pipe bomb investigation with a $500,000 reward, two-years after explosives were placed near both the Republican and Democratic National Committee headquarters on the eve of the...

The House reconvenes after a historic stalemate yesterday that saw Kevin McCarthy rejected three times for Speaker after a revolt by 20 Republicans. CNN Senior Data reporter Harry Enten looks at the scenarios in which the Speaker vote may play out today. Plus, CNN Medical Correspondent Dr. Tara Narula joins to talk about the FDA allowing pharmacies to dispense abortion pills to patients. And, form...

Buffalo Bills star Damar Hamlin is in critical condition after a cardiac arrest following a hit to his chest during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Plus, Republicans take control of the House after the midterm elections, as Kevin McCarthy prepares for a once-in-a-Century floor fight over his bid for the toughest job on the Hill. And, the suspect in the Idaho student killings appears in cour...

The panel discusses America’s culture of lying, as Republican Rep. George Santos takes office despite being caught lying about his college, work, being Jewish, and his own mother’s death. Plus, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer talks with co-host Kaitlin Collins about the double standard in the Brett Kavanaugh kidnap plot, and urges both parties to “Stand up” to violent Rhetoric. Co-host Poppy Ha...

The January 6 Committee releases the transcript of its Donald Trump Jr. interview, in which he gives his perspective on texting Mark Meadows about a plan to use the states and fake electors to try to overturn the 2020 election. A former Southwest Airlines manager joins Poppy Harlow to take a closer look at the factors inside the Southwest Airlines meltdown. Republican Congressman George Santos’ cl...

Federal prosecutors and Nassau County launch separate probes into Republican Rep. elect George Santos after his lies about his work, education, and heritage. Plus, 2,300 flights have been cancelled today amid Southwest Airlines’ systems meltdown and further airport chaos. And, the Mayor of Buffalo, Byron Brown, joins to discuss the mounting criticism over the City’s response to its deadly winter s...

Southwest CEO apologizes, vows to get back to "normal" ASAP as yet another day of flight cancellations plague the airline's passengers. Title 42 is still being enforced at the southern border after a new Supreme Court decision, leaving thousands of migrants and advocates in a state of flux and confusion. Another batch of January 6 committee transcripts are being released today, including one in wh...

Air travelers in the US hoping for clear skies today following a disastrous week of weather-related flight cancellations and delays will have to extend their patience a few more days -- particularly if they're flying with Southwest Airlines. The death toll continues to rise in Buffalo, New York after a blizzard crippled the area. Embattled New York Rep.-elect George Santos admits to lying on his r...

In another major defeat for election deniers nationwide, an Arizona judge rules against Kari Lake's election challenge after she lost her bid for governor. King Charles pays tribute to his Mother in his first Christmas message. And, busloads of migrants have again been dropped at VP Harris’ home in frigid temperatures. Tatiana Laborde, of SAMU First response joins to discuss what she calls a “crue...

Today's top story: More than 200 million Americans from coast to coast are bracing for extremely low temperatures, dangerous wind chills, and power outages. Plus: The January 6 committee's final report places the blame on one man: Donald Trump. And: The incredible story of two migrants who were stuck at the border after making a dangerous journey.  To learn more about how CNN protects listener pri...

In his historic visit to the US, President Zelensky thanks Congress for its “crucial” bipartisan support, and delivers a plea for more help in Ukraine’s fight against Russia. Kaitlin Collins talks with a former Afghan ambassador to the US about the Taliban crackdown that has seen women suspended from university education in Afghanistan. And, Don Lemon interviews Grammy-wining record producer Clive...

President Zelensky is en route to Washington DC to give a joint address to Congress alongside President Biden, in a bid to rally support for a $1.8 billion deal in new aid to Ukraine. In a defeat for the former president, a House committee is to release Trump’s tax returns within days, detailing the massive losses he carried forward between 2015 – 2018. And, if you to want to run Twitter, the job...

The January 6 Committee refers Donald Trump on four criminal charges including ‘Insurrection’, as pressure mounts on the DOJ to take action on the Committee’s “Roadmap to justice”. Incoming GOP Congressman George Santos comes under scrutiny for many apparent discrepancies in his resume, and CNN visits Snake Island to talk with the Ukrainian soldiers who defiantly rejected surrender to Russian forc...

The January 6 Committee is expected to announce highly anticipated criminal referrals against Donald Trump in just a few hours. What's at stake and who in his orbit should be worried? Elon musk asks his 122 million Twitter followers if he should step down as CEO following a chaotic 48 hours for the social media site, and Argentina beats France in penalties to win the World Cup in an epic finale. P...

Why has Elon Musk banned multiple prominent journalists from Twitter, and what does this mean for free speech on the platform? Plus, a winter storm bombards millions of Americans with heavy snow and ice. And, why did the stock market post its worst day in months yesterday?  Also on today's show: Why airlines are pulling back on perks ... FIFA rebuffs Zelensky's request for World Cup peace message...

Elon Musk is pro-free speech…except when it comes to his critics. The Twitter user who had his account suspended for tracking Musk’s private jet to highlight the billionaire’s carbon footprint, joins CNN This Morning. The panel discusses Prince Harry saying his brother screamed, and his father lied during the Royal split, with Meghan adding, I was “Fed to the wolves” by the Palace, in the couple’s...

Biden prepares for a migrant surge ahead of a Trump-era policy ending. El Paso officials are calling "Title 42" expiration a “Federal crisis”, as the DHS deploys more agents to the border. Bail has been denied for crypto king Sam Bankman-Fried, who stands accused of fraud over years, as CNN learns the FTX founder diverted customer funds to political campaigns. Sandy Hook survivor Cyrena Arokium, n...

Crypto chief Sam Bankman Fried is arrested in the Bahamas, just before he was to testify to Congress about the collapse of crypto exchange FTX, and is now charged with defrauding investors in a “House of cards”. Special counsel Jack Smith subpoenas Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensburger in the investigation into Trump’s coup attempt. An independent review reveals State documents indicating...

There’s no deal in sight with just five days to go until a Government shutdown. CNN Congressional Correspondent Lauren Fox reports. Arizona Governor Kyrsten Simema builds a border wall of crates in her final days in office before becoming an independent,  and says both the Democrats and the GOP have “Failed’ the Southern border. The alleged bombmaker in the attack on Pan Am flight 103 is to face j...

WNBA star Brittney Griner’s ordeal is finally over as she lands on US soil following her release from a Russian prison. A former Trump Defense Chief tells CNN This Morning why he thinks the prisoner swap for arms dealer Viktor Bout was “Lopsided”. Just days after the Democrats pick up a 51-49 Senate majority, Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema announces she is leaving the Party and has registered as a...

BREAKING NEWS: WNBA star Brittney Griner is freed in exchange for convicted arms dealer Viktor Bout, and is “Safe” and in “Good spirits” after her release. Putin warns the Russian people of a protracted war with Ukraine and refuses to rule out the possibility of using nuclear weapons. Buckingham Palace braces as the first “Harry and Meghan” episode is released, with Harry comparing the Royals' tre...

Raphael Warnock wins the Georgia Senate runoff against Herschel Walker, securing a 51-49 Senate majority for the Democrats, and giving the final midterm rebuke to Trump endorsed candidates. Two Trump Organization companies have been found guilty on all 17 charges connected to a 15-year tax fraud scheme, after being accused of compensating top executives with off-the-books luxury perks to help them...

Georgia voters head to the polls in the crucial Senate runoff between Warnock and Walker, after early voting puts Warnock in the lead, leaving Walker to pin his hopes on today’s turnout. Black Santa, KKK and Ashley Madison references cap an awkward day in the Supreme Court as it hears arguments about a web designer who doesn’t want to work with same sex-marriage clients due to her faith. As the GO...

An FBI manhunt is underway after the North Carolina power grid was targeted in a gunfire attack, leaving thousands without power. CNN Law Enforcement Correspondent Whitney Wild reports on the latest in the investigation. Warnock & Walker make a final push ahead of tomorrows Georgia Senate runoff. Lawmakers rebuke Trump after he calls for a “Termination” of the constitution. CNN International Corre...

A federal appeals court halts the special master review of the documents seized by the FBI at Mar-a-Lago. CNN Senior Legal Affairs Correspondent Paula Reid reports on Trump’s latest legal defeat. Poppy Harlow goes one-on-one with Linkedin co-founder and tech mogul Reid Hoffman on the recent tech industry layoffs, why he’s concerned about Musk’s handling of Twitter, and why he calls friendship one...