State of the Union

First, Dana checks in with CNN Chief International Correspondent Clarissa Ward, who is live in Ukraine, about the latest reports on the ground. Then, US Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield joins Dana to detail the steps the US is taking to help defend Ukraine. After, Senator Mitt Romney weighs in on the US response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and criticizes pro-Putin senti...

First, Dana speaks with Secretary of State Antony Blinken about whether Russia's plan to invade Ukraine is already in motion, after a series of alleged false flag incidents in Eastern Ukraine and Russia's announcement that it will extend military exercises in Belarus indefinitely. Then, Finnish President Sauli Niinistö joins to share his unique insight into Russian President Putin's mindset and wh...

First: As Russian troops close in around Ukraine, the White House says an attack could happen any day now and that Americans need to get out now. Can war still be averted? Jake Tapper asks National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan.  Next: With his party still in thrall to former President Trump, Maryland Republican Governor Larry Hogan -- a frequent Trump critic -- joins the show to discuss the stat...

First, in rare joint interview, Jake speaks with key Senators Joe Manchin and Lisa Murkowski about how to work together in a deeply divided Congress. The three discuss if bipartisanship is still possible in today’s Washington, their progress toward reforming the Electoral Count Act, and what’s next for President Biden's agenda on Capitol Hill. Next, as the Winter Olympics begin with a controversia...

First, Dana speaks with Sen. Bob Menendez and Sen. Jim Risch of the Foreign Relations Committee about the bipartisan group of Senators who are trying to prevent war between Russia and Ukraine. Next, amidst optimism from top health officials that the Omicron surge is starting to peak, Dana asks New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu about rolling back individual restrictions. Then, Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochest...

First, Secretary of State Antony Blinken joins CNN's Dana Bash to discuss growing tensions between Ukraine and Russia after the British government released a statement saying that Russia is working to install a pro-Kremlin leader in Ukraine. Then, Republican Sen. Joni Ernst details her support for immediate sanctions on Russia.  And as two of President Biden's major policy priorities are stalled i...

On the eve of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jake sits down with House Majority Whip Rep. James Clyburn to examine how the civil rights leader’s legacy ties to voting rights battles in Congress today. Then, Jake asks Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy about Republican opposition to Democrats’ election reform bill. Afterwards, Rep. Michael McCaul, the top Republican on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, di...

First, Jake interviews Secretary of State Antony Blinken about Russian aggression overseas and the key test it represents for President Biden. The US vows “massive consequences” if Russia invades Ukraine, but with democracy in peril at home, does the US have leverage? Next, with thousands of kids across the US back to virtual learning due to the Omicron spread, New York City Mayor Eric Adams is dr...

First, Dana sits down with the Chairman of the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack of the United States Capitol Rep. Bennie Thompson to review what the committee has learned about the impetus of the attack and the role of the former president. Next, as Omicron causes a tidal wave of hospitalizations, travel delays, and school closures, Dana asks Chief Medical Adviser to the Pres...

First, Democratic Rep. Debbie Dingell and Republican Rep. Fred Upton join CNN’s Dana Bash to discuss the hostility on Capitol Hill, the hate and polarization in communities across the country, and their thoughts on the whitewashing of the Capitol insurrection. Then, US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy details how the pandemic has taken a toll on the mental health of America's youth. Finally, longt...

First, Chief Medical Adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci outlines how officials and health experts are responding to the Omicron surge that’s forcing event cancellations throughout the country. Then, with a record number of statewide hospitalizations, New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu summarizes his plan to reduce the spread. Next, Senator Bernie Sanders responds to breaking news that Senator Joe Manchin says...

After an historic swarm of deadly tornadoes tore through six states in the Midwest and rescuers scramble to find survivors, Jake speaks with Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear about the devastating impact on his community and asks FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell about what the federal government is doing to help. Next, with Covid cases on the rise and vaccine resistance still high in parts of the U...

First, Jake has Chief Medical Adviser to President Biden Dr. Anthony Fauci respond to GOP Senator Ron Johnson's claims that Fauci is creating fear and “overhyping” the threat from covid. Then, with the fate of nationwide abortion rights in limbo, Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves tells Jake he’s cautiously optimistic the Supreme Court will ultimately overturn Roe v. Wade. Next, Rep. Ilhan Omar joins Ja...

First Dana talks with NIH Director Dr. Francis Collins about why the Omicron covid variant has experts worried and why it’s a prudent time for Americans who are eligible to get their booster shots. Next, Dana asks GOP Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson, if his state is ready to deal with the Omicron variant, given Arkansas' low vaccination rate. Then, they discuss how Biden ‘needs to correct’ his re...

First, Dana speaks with New Hampshire GOP Governor Chris Sununu about the cost and economic implications of Biden’s Build Back Better Act, his decision not to run for the Senate in 2022, and the state of the Republican Party. Then Dana sits down with Republican Winsome Sears who recently became the first woman elected lieutenant governor in Virginia. Dana also presses Sears on her position on vacc...

First, Jake presses White House Director of the National Economic Council Brian Deese on what the Biden administration is doing to address soaring prices as inflation hits 6.2%.  Then, Jake discusses Steve Bannon's indictment with Republican Rep. Fred Upton and asks him whether he would be willing to vote to hold former Chief of Staff Mark Meadows in contempt of Congress after he defied a subpoena...

First, Dana presses Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm on when American families can expect to see the results of the President’s promises that the infrastructure bill will "reduce supply chain bottlenecks now and for decades to come" and "ease inflationary pressure." Then, Dana interviews Democratic Rep. Josh Gottheimer, who gives behind-the-scenes insight into the Democrats’ internal negotiation...

First, Dana examines President Biden’s overseas trip and how to bring Iran back into compliance with the nuclear agreement with Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Then, Dana sits down with Senate Budget Committee chairman Senator Bernie Sanders to discuss how to build consensus building among Democrats ahead of a possible Tuesday vote on Biden’s infrastructure and social safety net packages. Next,...

First, Jake talks to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi about the ongoing social safety net bill negotiations. Next, Jake asks Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen about rising inflation and when Americans can expect a return to normal. Then, Jake interviews Republican Governor Asa Hutchinson about vaccine mandates in his state of Arkansas. Finally, Jake calls out some GOP leaders for joking abou...

First, Jake talks to Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg about the Biden administration’s efforts to address growing supply chain disruptions in the US. Then, Jake asks Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger about how far the House January 6 Committee is willing to go to compel testimony from defiant Trump allies. And comedian Jon Stewart joins Jake to discuss his return to television and why he’s sti...

First, Dana presses Facebook executive Nick Clegg on new research and whistleblower testimony alleging that his platform’s algorithms hurt teen users. Then, Dana talks with Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota about policy solutions for social media and Democratic efforts to pass a $3.5 trillion reconciliation bill. Next, Dana sits down with Virginia gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe a...

First, Dana sits down with the top progressive in the House, Democratic Rep. Pramila Jayapal of Washington, about the latest in the social safety net and climate negotiations and what price tag she’s willing to accept. Then, Dana asks Senate Democratic Whip Sen. Dick Durbin about his view on key moderates Sen. Joe Manchin and Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, as well as the looming deadline to lift the debt ce...

First, Jake asks top Biden medical adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci about an FDA panel’s decision to recommend limiting booster shots to high-risk groups and people over the age of 65. Next, Jake presses Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves on what he’s doing to reverse his state’s worst-in-the-nation Covid death rate. Finally, Jake talks to House Democratic Whip Rep. James Clyburn about his party’s efforts to p...

First, Dana presses US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy on President Joe Biden’s sweeping new vaccine mandates. Then, Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia tells Dana about his problems with the current negotiations for a $3.5 trillion reconciliation package. Next, Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont lays out his plan to get the sweeping Biden agenda through a narrowly-divided Congress. Finally, former Nat...

You probably remember that Arnold Schwarzenegger was elected Governor of California. But do you remember how it all happened? The blackouts, the budget and of course, the car tax! CNN’s Chief Political Correspondent, Dana Bash, takes you back to the origins of the 2003 California Recall and talks with Schwarzenegger and the man he beat, Gray Davis to learn why this election became such a circus. I...