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After more battles about books, drama over drag shows, and gaslighting about gas stoves over the past 24-hours, the panel discusses why these messages are so powerful and why even some Democrats are now warning about wokeness. Plus, an alarming glimpse into what went on behind the scenes during the Southwest Airlines meltdown. And, George Santos and the shamelessness of 2023 politics. Also this mo...

What case will Biden make to the Nation for his for re-election, in tomorrow’s State of the Union address? Plus, after a Southwest Airline and a Fedex jet came within 100 feet of a collision, experts say it was the pilot of the Fedex plane, not air traffic controllers, who averted disaster at the last possible moment. And, Republican Rep. Santo’s campaign spending is under new scrutiny amid an all...

Officials call a large Chinese “Spy balloon” seen over a “number of sensitive” sites in the US “Unacceptable” and say they have not ruled out shooting it down. Will the Chinese Foreign Ministry’s statement be enough to de-escalate the situation? Plus, ‘Overtime with Bill Maher’: a new weekly segment in which Maher and guests answer topical questions from HBO’s ‘Real Time with Bill Maher’ viewers....

Congress votes to remove Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar from the House Foreign Affairs Committee. The panel discusses Speaker McCarthy’s justification for the move, and if for some for some Republicans, it could be personal. Plus, the Ohio Education Department is investigating an alleged white supremacist, pro-Nazi homeschooling network - why the state may not be able to do a thing about it. And, the...

Up to 20 more hours of camera footage connected to Tyre Nichols’ deadly encounter with Memphis police are to be released, the District Attorney says. Plus, Hunter Biden’s lawyers ask state and federal agencies to investigate “Unauthorized” access to his personal data. And, the Deputy Treasury Secretary joins to discuss a study showing black taxpayers are three times more likely to be audited by th...

The panel discusses CNN’s exclusive interview with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, and the enormous implications of Middle East tensions for the US. Plus, a newly released video shows Trump taking the fifth in a deposition with the New York Attorney General. And, Alec Baldwin and the armorer from the movie “Rust” are charged with involuntary manslaughter in the fatal on-set shooting of Halyna Hu...

Jake Tapper goes one-on-one with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. They discuss the surge of violence between Israelis and Palestinians and how the Israeli leader envisions any sort of peace deal, the backlash to his new right-wing coalition government, and whether Israel plans to further help Ukraine in its war against Russia. Later, Netanyahu talks about Israel’s “complex relationship”...

Two additional police officers and three fire department personnel have been fired in the wake of the killing of Tyre Nichols in Memphis. The panel discuss if the ex-officers from the disbanded "Scorpion Unit" facing second-degree murder charges are likely to be convicted. Plus, Priscilla Presley contests the validity of Lisa Marie Presley’s will, alleging a 2016 amendment was not witnessed, or no...

Authorities release the shockingly brutal video of the fatal beating by police of Tyre Nichols. CNN Tonight brings you special live coverage from Memphis. Also tonight: a county sheriff places two deputies who attend the scene of the deadly Memphis encounter on leave after seeing the video, the Memphis police's ‘Scorpion Unit’ is placed under review, and Tyre Nichols’ mom and stepdad speak out. Ho...

Five fired Memphis police officers face second-degree murder, assault and kidnapping charges in Tyre Nichols’ death. Plus, Trump pushes an anti-woke education proposal as culture wars in the classroom heat up. And, an ex-boyfriend of George Santos tells Alisyn Camerota why the Republican Rep. will never resign. Hosted by Alisyn Camerota. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit...

Book battle: some Florida teachers fear criminal charges if they let students read books not approved under a new state law. CNN talks to a teacher who has boxed up his class library to avoid a third degree felony. Plus, the panel discusses the latest developments in the Tyre Nichols investigation after independent autopsy finds he died from extensive bleeding caused by a severe beating. And, Cong...

Artificial Intelligence - the good, the bad, the pretty cool, and what it could mean in your future. Wharton Professor Christian Terweisch joins to tell Laura about the MBA exam he set that an AI app passed. Classified documents have been found at former Vice President Mike Pence's Indiana home. Former Congressman and CNN Senior Political Commentator Adam Kinzinger joins to talk about the problem...

BREAKING NEWS: at least 7 people have been killed in a mass shooting in Half Moon Bay, California. Plus, five Memphis police officers have been arrested following the death of Tyre Nichols, who died in what his family's attorneys allege was a horrific beating after a traffic stop. And, more members of the Oath Keepers have been convicted of seditious conspiracy for their roles in the insurrection....

A new advanced placement course for high school students on African-American studies has been rejected by Florida for lacking “Educational value”. A proposed Missouri Bill would also ban critical race theory in schools and offer teacher training in “Patriotism”. That, as a former state attorney says Florida Governor DeSantis “abused his power” when suspending him for "neglect of duty" after he sig...

Prosecutors plan to charge Alec Baldwin with involuntary manslaughter after a prop gun he fired killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the movie set of “Rust” in 2021. The panel discusses the charges both Baldwin and the film’s armorer are facing. Legendary singer songwriter David Crosby dies aged 81 after a long illness, his family confirm. CNN Anchor Bill Weir reflects on interviewing Crosby...

A Navy veteran says Republican Rep. George Santos promised to raise funds for his cancer-stricken dog but allegedly took off with the $3,000 collected, and there are also new questions about Santos' claim his mother was a 9/11 survivor. Plus, prosecutors unveil a chilling list of Google searches allegedly made by murder suspect Brian Walshe after his wife’s disappearance. The warrants used to sear...

After a GOP candidate lost his 2022 race for the New Mexico House, he tweeted the election was rigged and vowed to fight until the day he dies. Solomon Peña has now been arrested for allegedly planning shootings that occurred at properties of several New Mexico Democrats. Plus, a murder warrant has been issued for the husband of Massachusetts mother of three Ana Walshe, who has been missing since...

More locations connected to Biden could be searched after a total of 20 classified documents have now been found - and the President isn’t happy about how his administration is handling the scandal. Republican Rep. George Santos claims he underwent a double knee replacement after playing volleyball on a scholarship for a school he never attended. The panel discuss why most Republicans are shying a...

The panel discusses the special counsel investigations into Biden and Trump's handling of classified documents: where both cases are, and the differences between them. Plus, the political controversies surrounding both Rep. George Santos, and gas stoves, make their way into legislation. And, there’s new details in the Ana Walshe disappearance, as a police report she filed in 2014 claims Brian Wals...

Lisa Marie Presley, only daughter of Elvis and Priscilla Presley died after suffering an apparent cardiac arrest after appearing at the Golden Globes Tuesday night. Mother Priscilla wrote in a statement, “it is with a heavy heart that I must share the devastating news that my beautiful daughter Lisa Marie has left us. She was the most passionate strong and loving woman I have ever known.”. Plus, A...

George Santos is being called to resign by two state Republican party lawmakers over lies the congressman has made, we speak to Republican State Senator Jack Martins and State Assemblyman Ed Ra on the matter. Plus, President Joe Bidens legal team have found another batch of classified documents in another of his private offices in Washington DC, we ask what this means for the President and the DOJ...

President Joe Biden makes a statement on the classified documents found in his private office at Penn State University, which were handed over to the US Attorney’s office by his lawyers recently. Plus, the House of Representatives gets back to work after the brutal Speakership battle with a party line vote to establish a committee which Republicans say will investigate what they call the “weaponiz...

The US Attorney is reviewing classified documents from Biden’s time as Vice President discovered in one of his private offices. Sources tell CNN Biden was not aware the documents were there. Plus, rioters storm key Brazilian Government buildings over false stolen election claims, in echoes of the January 6 insurrection at the US Capitol. And, President Reagan’s daughter, author Patti Davis, joins...

After four days of ballots, Kevin McCarthy is about to see whether his efforts to win over the last few hardliners with his concessions have paid off. But does he have the support to get him over the finish line? CNN Tonight brings you live coverage as the House reconvenes for its 14th vote on who will become Speaker. Hosted by Jake Tapper and Erin Burnett. To learn more about how CNN protects lis...

Kevin McCarthy tells CNN “I’m not putting a timeline on it” as he fails to clinch votes for Speaker on the 11th ballot, with the House voting to adjourn until noon tomorrow, buying him more time to make a deal. Republican Rep-elect Ryan Zinke joins to discuss the progress being made behind the scenes. Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe joins to discuss the court documents released today that...