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State of the Union

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Hosted by CNN's Jake Tapper and Dana Bash, State of the Union features interviews with top newsmakers on politics and policy—covering Washington, the country, and the world.

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Jul 5, 2026

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Interview with White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain; Interview with Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar; Interview with Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger 05.09.2021

First, Dana presses White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain on plans to offer vaccine booster shots to all Americans later this month. Next, Dana talks to Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar about the Supreme Court’s decision to allow Texas’ near-total abortion ban to stand. Finally, Dana asks Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger about Republican efforts to obstruct the House January 6 Committee probe. To learn...

Interview with National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan; Interview with Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger; Interview with Surgeon General Vivek Murthy; Interview with former Rep. Paul Mitchell 22.08.2021

First, Brianna pushes National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan on what steps the administration is taking to evacuate Americans and Afghans from Kabul. Next, Brianna talks to Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger, an Afghan War veteran, about resistance by some in his party to efforts to resettle Afghan refugees in the United States. Then, Brianna asks Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy about the administra...

Interview with Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy; Interview with Sen. Dick Durbin; Interview with Democratic Rep. Cori Bush; Interview with Senior Biden Adviser Anita Dunn 08.08.2021

First, Dana talks with Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana about his efforts to pass the bipartisan infrastructure deal, as well as his state’s fight against the Delta variant. Next, Judiciary Committee Chairman Sen. Dick Durbin joins Dana to discuss his investigation into former President Trump’s efforts to overturn the election. Then, Dana asks Democratic Rep. Cori Bush of Missouri about h...

Interview with NIH Director Dr. Francis Collins; Interview with Maine Sen. Susan Collins; Interview with West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin; Interview with New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez; Interview with Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine 01.08.2021

First, Jake talks to NIH Director Dr. Francis Collins about the CDC’s new mask guidance for vaccinated individuals. Then, Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine joins Jake to discuss the status of the bipartisan infrastructure deal in the Senate. Next, Jake presses Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia on if he’s committed to passing both an infrastructure deal and a sweeping reconciliation...

Interview with Chief Biden Medical Adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci; Interview with Republican Sen. Pat Toomey; Interview with Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson; Interview with Oregon Gov. Kate Brown 25.07.2021

First, Jake talks with President Biden’s Chief Medical Adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci about the pandemic among unvaccinated Americans and the growing spread of the Delta variant. Then, Jake interviews Republican Sen. Pat Toomey about the latest on the infrastructure negotiations on Capitol Hill. Next, Jake speaks to Republican Governor Asa Hutchinson of Arkansas about what can be done to combat vaccine...

Interview with Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy; Interview with Republican Sen. Rob Portman; Interview with Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar 18.07.2021

First, Dana talks with Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy about coronavirus cases spreading across the country and misinformation spreading across social media. Then, Dana interviews Republican Sen. Rob Portman about the latest on the infrastructure negotiations on Capitol Hill. Next, Dana asks Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar about her push for voting rights legislation and whether Supreme Court Justi...

Interview with Chief Biden Medical Adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci; Interview with New York City Mayoral Candidate Eric Adams; Interview with Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger; Interview with Democratic Rep. Chrissy Houlahan 11.07.2021

First, billionaire Richard Branson makes history with Virgin Galactic’s successful mission to the edge of space. Next, Jake presses Chief Biden Medical Adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci about the mixed messages on whether covid vaccine booster shots will ultimately be necessary. Then, Jake interviews Democratic New York Mayoral Candidate Eric Adams about his plans for New York City if he is elected in Nov...

Interview with White House coronavirus response coordinator Jeffrey Zients, Interview with Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson, Interview with House Democratic Whip Rep. James Clyburn; Interview with Washington Sen. Patty Murry and Connecticut Rep. Rosa DeLauro 04.07.2021

First, Dana talks with White House coronavirus response coordinator Jeffrey Zients about the Biden administration’s failure to reach a July 4 vaccination goal and the threat posed by the Delta variant. Next, Dana interviews Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson about the possibility of a looming spike in his state, his view on the bipartisan infrastructure deal and his move to send National Guard troops to...

Interview with Republican Sen. Mitt Romney; Interview with Senior White House Adviser Cedric Richmond 27.06.2021

First, Jake talks to Republican Sen. Mitt Romney of Utah about President Biden’s mixed messages on a bipartisan infrastructure deal, his thoughts on the compromise bill’s chances in the Senate, and his warning for the White House on threats posed by Russia and China. Next, Jake presses Senior White House Adviser Cedric Richmond about President Biden’s reversal on his pledge not to sign a bipartisa...

Interview with Budget Committee Chairman Sen. Bernie Sanders; Interview with Problem Solvers Caucus Co-Chairs Rep. Josh Gottheimer and Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick; Interview with National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan; Interview with Virginia Del. Danica Roem 20.06.2021

First, Dana talks to Budget Committee Chairman Sen. Bernie Sanders about Democrats’ two-track push to pass infrastructure and other top priorities. Next, Dana interviews the co-chairs of the Problem Solvers Caucus, Democratic Rep. Josh Gottheimer and Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, about their efforts to push a bipartisan infrastructure deal through Congress. Then, National Security Adviser Jak...

Interview with Speaker Nancy Pelosi; Interview with Secretary of State Antony Blinken; Interview with Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez 13.06.2021

First, Dana sits down with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in an exclusive, live interview on infrastructure negotiations, subpoenas by the Trump DOJ against Democratic lawmakers, a January 6 commission, recent comments by Congresswoman Ilhan Omar and more. Then, Dana talks with Secretary of State Antony Blinken ahead of President Biden’s meeting with Vladimir Putin on Wednesday in Geneva. Finally, Dan...

Interview with Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm; Interview with Maine Sen. Angus King; Interview with Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves 06.06.2021

First, Jake asks Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm if President Biden is preparing to move forward on infrastructure without Republicans. Next, Jake talks to Independent Sen. Angus King of Maine about the growing cybersecurity threat against the US as well as Democrats’ voting rights push in the Senate. Then, Jake presses Republican Gov. Tate Reeves of Mississippi on why his state is ranked last...

Interview with Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg; Interview with Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand; Interview with Republican Rep. Michael McCaul; Interview with House Democratic Caucus Chairman Rep. Hakeem Jeffries 30.05.2021

First, Jake presses Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on when the American people can expect an infrastructure bill to be passed. Then, Jake interviews Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand of New York about her bill to reform the military justice system and whether the Biden Administration should pass infrastructure without Republican support. Next, Jake talks to Republican Rep. Michael McCaul...

Interview with Senior Biden Adviser Cedric Richmond; Interview with New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker; Interview with Michigan Rep. Peter Meijer; Interview with Former Ambassador and Sen. Scott Brown; Interview with Georgia Rep. Lucy McBath 23.05.2021

First, Dana presses senior Biden adviser Cedric Richmond on the White House’s new infrastructure counteroffer to Republicans. Then, Dana talks to Democratic Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey about his efforts to reach a police reform compromise in Congress. Next, Dana asks Republican Rep. Peter Meijer about GOP leaders’ decision to oppose a bipartisan commission to investigate the Capitol attack. The...

Interview with CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky; Interview with Republican Rep. Fred Upton; Interview with Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan; Interview with former Rep. Jane Harman 16.05.2021

First, Dana presses CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky on the new guidance that vaccinated individuals no longer need to wear masks and how local governments and businesses should adjust their policies. Then, Dana talks with Republican Rep. Fred Upton of Michigan about the state of his party and GOP efforts to whitewash the January 6 insurrection. Next, Dana interviews Republican Gov. Larry Hogan ...

Interview with White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator Jeffrey Zients; Interview with House Majority Whip Rep. James Clyburn; Interview with Utah Gov. Spencer Cox 09.05.2021

First, Jake asks White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator Jeffrey Zients about the steep decline in vaccinations in the US. Next, Jake talks to House Majority Whip Rep. James Clyburn of South Carolina about Democrats’ efforts to pass voting rights legislation and police reform in Congress. Finally, Republican Gov. Spencer Cox of Utah joins Jake to discuss the divide within his own party over t...

Interview with Senior Biden Adviser Anita Dunn; Interview with Republican Sen. Susan Collins; Interview with Cindy McCain 04.05.2021

First, Jake presses senior Biden adviser Anita Dunn on the state of infrastructure negotiations. Next, Jake talks to Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine about President Biden’s outreach to Republicans and the state of the Republican Party. Then, Cindy McCain joins Jake to discuss her new memoir and life with the late Sen. John McCain. Finally, Jake examines Republican leaders’ problem with tell...

Interview with Vice President Kamala Harris; Interview with Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin; Interview with Republican Sen. Shelley Moore Capito 25.04.2021

First, Dana sits down for an exclusive interview with Vice President Kamala Harris on the Derek Chauvin trial, efforts for police reform in the United States, the situation at the southern border, and a behind-the-scenes look at her working relationship with President Biden. Then, Dana interviews Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia about his key, pivotal vote in the 50-50 Senate and Repub...

Interview with Chief Biden Medical Adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci; Interview with National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan; Interview with California Rep. Karen Bass; Interview with Former House Speaker John Boehner 18.04.2021

First, Dana asks Chief Biden Medical Adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci about the administration’s decision to temporarily pause the use of Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Next, Dana presses National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan about President Biden’s decision to end the war in Afghanistan, as well as the Kremlin’s treatment of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny. Then, Dana talks to Democratic Rep. Kar...

Interview with Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg; Interview with Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson; Interview with House Majority Whip Rep. James Clyburn 11.04.2021

First, Jake presses Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg about the Biden administration’s effort to pass its $2.3 trillion infrastructure proposal. Next, Republican Gov. Asa Hutchinson of Arkansas responds to blowback over his decision to veto a bill that banned gender-affirming treatment for transgender teens. Then, Jake talks to House Majority Whip Rep. James Clyburn about the fight within th...

Interview with Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm; Interview with Senate Budget Committee Chairman Sen. Bernie Sanders; Interview with Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves; Interview with Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar 04.04.2021

First, Jake presses Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm on criticism that President Biden’s $2.3 trillion proposal goes well beyond focusing on infrastructure. Then, Jake talks with Senate Budget Committee Chairman Sen. Bernie Sanders about the fight ahead in Congress to pass Biden’s plan. Next, Jake asks Republican Gov. Tate Reeves of Mississippi about vaccine hesitancy among Republicans and wheth...

Interview with Georgia Sen. Raphael Warnock; Interview with Secretary of State Antony Blinken; Look Ahead to Dr. Sanjay Gupta’s CNN Special Report; Interview with Georgia Rep. Nikema Williams 28.03.2021

First, Dana talks to Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock of Georgia about the new law restricting voting access in his state. Next, Dana presses Secretary of State Antony Blinken on US-Russia relations and whether China should face repercussions for its role in the pandemic. Then, Dana talks to Dr. Sanjay Gupta about his blockbuster new special in which he interviews the top members of President Trump...

Interview with Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas; Interview with Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin; Interview with GOP Reps. Young Kim and Michelle Steel; Interview with Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson 21.03.2021

First, Dana presses Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas on the Biden administration’s response to the growing surge at the border. Then, Dana talks to Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin of Illinois about growing calls by Democrats to change the filibuster rules. Next, Dana sits down with the first female Korean American Republicans ever elected to Congress, Reps. Young Kim and Michelle...

Interview with NIAID Director Dr. Anthony Fauci; Interview with Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan; Interview with Voting Rights Activist Stacey Abrams; Interview with Texas Rep. Veronica Escobar 14.03.2021

First, NIAID Director Dr. Anthony Fauci joins Jake to reflect on the one year anniversary of the beginning of the pandemic and look ahead to when life can begin to return to normal. Next, Jake presses Republican Gov. Larry Hogan of Maryland on his decision to begin relaxing virus restrictions in his state. Then, Jake talks to voting rights activist Stacey Abrams about the GOP push in Georgia and o...

Interview with West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin; Interview with White House Communications Director Kate Bedingfield; Interview with Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves; Interview with Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer 07.03.2021

First, Jake talks to Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia about the $1.9 trillion covid relief package and his role in passing it in the Senate. Next, Jake interviews White House Communications Director Kate Bedingfield about President Biden’s plans for passing a minimum wage increase and the future of the filibuster. Then, Jake presses Republican Gov. Tate Reeves of Mississippi about his...

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