State of the Union

Celebrating America's momentous 250th birthday! From fireworks spectaculars to patriotic reflections on democracy, dive into how our nation is evolving. Is America truly exceptional? Explore the diverse visions for our nation's future and how historical reflections shape our path forward. Catch insightful conversations with key figures today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices....

Supreme Court, immigration, and Middle East tensions. Get the latest on the Supreme Court's big decision impacting thousands of immigrants, insightful interviews with top political leaders, and the U.S. tensions with Iran. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join us for a heartfelt conversation on Fatherhood this Father's Day with Senator Mark Kelly, Mitt Romney, and Tim Scott. Dive deep into personal stories of resilience and breaking cycles on this special episode of State of the Union with Jake Tapper. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On CNN’s State of the Union, Kasie Hunt sits down with Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin to discuss the war in Iran, World Cup security, whether ICE agents will be deployed to polling places in November, and the UFC fight at the White House. Next, ESPN and SiriusXM host Stephen A. Smith responds to President Trump saying he has a low IQ. Plus, Smith doubles down on his desire to debate...

Get ready for a deep dive into the latest political maneuvers: President Trump, a new intelligence director, and senators on both sides. Join us for insightful discussions and high-stakes debates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tune in to State Of The Union with Dana Bash. From Trump's grand celebration plans for America's 250th to escalating ICE facility clashes. Key figures like Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and Senator Andy Kim share their thoughts. Don't miss this insightful discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump nears a deal with Iran, the GOP faces internal strife, and Democrats are urged to soul search. Don't miss our exclusive interviews with Senators Thom Tillis and Cory Booker. Explosive discussions fom Iran's nuclear negotiations to internal GOP tensions. Plus, the latest on California's chemical crisis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From gerrymandering to the future of our political landscape, former candidate Pete Buttigieg joins the conversation on the state of democracy. Tune in for insights on what lies ahead for both parties. Plus, is alien life among us, and are we ready to meet them face to face? Join Neil deGrasse Tyson as he explores the fascinating possibilities in his new book, discussed on State of the Union! Dive...

Jake Tapper sits down with Dr. Jay Bhattacharya to discuss the hantavirus response, plus we dive into the gerrymandering wars with political leaders. How will the hantavirus cruise ship incident influence global health policies? Take a deep dive into critical issues: the impact of the hantavirus on public health strategies and the all-important gerrymandering debate Learn more about your ad choice...

On CNN’s State of the Union, Jake sits down with US Attorney Jeanine Pirro to discuss the investigation into the alleged White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooter. Jake also presses Pirro on whether she’s ruling out reopening the criminal probe into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. Next, Republican Sen. Thom Tillis – who pushed the administration to drop the probe – joins Jake to respond....

Breaking news from the White House Correspondents' Dinner: An attack unfolds with President Trump at the center. Hear first-hand accounts from witnesses and experts on the latest episode of political violence in America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

 On CNN’s State of the Union, Energy Secretary Chris Wright joins Jake Tapper to discuss the crisis over the Strait of Hormuz and when gas prices will begin to go down. Next, Republican Congresswoman Elise Stefanik joins Jake to discuss her new book, “Poisoned Ivies.” They also spar over President Trump’s threats to end Iranian civilization. Then, Democratic Congressman Ami Bera, Republican Congre...

On CNN’s State of the Union, former US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley joins Dana Bash to react to President Trump’s announcement that the US will impose a blockade on the Strait of Hormuz after US-Iran talks failed to reach a deal. Haley tells Bash that Trump is “calling Iran’s bluff” and also says he needs to confront China over its support for Iran. After, Senate Intelligence Commi...

On Easter, Jake Tapper reports President Trump says US forces rescued a missing, seriously wounded airman in a risky overnight mission deep inside Iran after more than 24 hours evading capture; CNN details dozens of aircraft, commando units, CIA help, disinformation efforts, and at least two US aircraft lost and destroyed. Trump then posts a profane ultimatum demanding Iran reopen the Strait of Ho...

On CNN’s State of the Union, White House Border Czar Tom Homan joins Jake to discuss the chaos at US airports and Congress’ failure to reach a deal to end the Department of Homeland Security shutdown. Next, Democratic Sen. Andy Kim joins Jake to discuss what, if anything, Congress is doing to end the impasse after House Republicans blocked a Senate deal to end the shutdown. Then, Republican Congre...

On CNN’s State of the Union, Dana Bash presses White House Border Czar Tom Homan over the White House’s new plan to send ICE agents into US airports to support TSA. Next, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries responds, telling Dana that’s “the last thing that the American people need.” After, Israeli Ambassador to the US Michael Leither sits down with Dana to discuss the escalating war with Iran a...

On CNN’s State of the Union, Jake talks with US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz about the state of the Iran War and President Trump’s repeated claims that the US has already won. Then, Democratic Sen. Cory Booker sits down with Jake to discuss Democrats’ push to rein in Trump’s handling of the war. Next, former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg joins Jake to discuss his perspective on the wa...

On CNN’s State of the Union, Jake Tapper talks with Republican Sen. Thom Tillis about President Trump’s decision to fire DHS Secretary Kristi Noem. Next, Jake sits down with Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy to discuss reports the Trump administration is weighing deploying US troops to Iran as the war there escalates. After, Energy Secretary Chris Wright responds to rising energy prices in the US as th...

Dana Bash hosts a special edition of State of the Union after the US and Israel launch sweeping strikes on Iran, targeting its nuclear program and weapons systems and killing Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and other senior officials, as President Trump vows bombing will continue “as long as necessary.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On CNN’s State of the Union, Dana Bash talks to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent about the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down most of President Trump’s tariffs. Then, Dana sits down with California governor and potential 2028 candidate Gavin Newsom ahead of the release of his new memoir, “Young Man in a Hurry.” They discuss his complicated upbringing and relationship with his parents, his str...

On CNN’s State of the Union, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer joins Jake to discuss Democrats’ demands to rein in immigration enforcement in exchange for ending a partial government shutdown. Next, White House Border Czar Tom Homan joins Jake to discuss the end of Trump’s Minneapolis crackdown, as well as whether the Department of Homeland Security has a credibility issue. Then, Democratic Gov...

On CNN’s State of the Union, Dana Bash interviews Rep. Hakeem Jeffries about Democrats’ demands to rein in ICE in exchange for funding the Department of Homeland Security. Next, CMS Administrator Dr. Oz sits down with Dana to discuss Americans’ skyrocketing health care costs as well as the growing measles outbreak in the US. Then, Dana asks Democratic Gov. Wes Moore about his redistricting push in...

 On CNN’s State of the Union, Dana Bash presses Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche on the Trump administration’s handling of the FBI files, its arrest of journalists over a protest at a Minnesota church, and a controversial FBI raid on a Georgia elections office. Next, the top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee, Rep. Jamie Raskin, joins to respond. Then, Republican Sen. Ron Johnson pushes...

On CNN's State of the Union, in the wake of the second fatal shooting in Minneapolis, Dana Bash grills top border official Greg Bovino on what evidence he has that Alex Pretti was trying to impede law enforcement. She also pushes him on whether he still supports American's second Amendment rights and their rights to video law enforcement. Senator Chris Murphy responds to the interview calling it "...

On CNN’s State of the Union, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey joins Jake to respond to news that the Trump administration is putting hundreds of active-duty troops on standby to deploy to Minnesota. Frey told Jake, “I never thought in a million years that we would be invaded by our own federal government.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices