The Arena with Kasie Hunt

Kasie Hunt talks to the panel about the fatal ICE shooting of a Mexican man in Houston who was not the target of the federal immigration operation, according to a source. The most significant housing affordability bill in a generation will become law tonight, but notably without President Trump's signature. The president escalates his push to reshape the midterms by firing the leadership of a bipa...

From explosive reports in Iran to US-Israeli relations, get the latest insights and expert analysis on the ongoing conflict, only on CNN's The Arena with Kasie Hunt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The United States launches another round of airstrikes against Iran shortly after President Trump suggested the ceasefire between the two countries might be “over.” Jim Sciutto talks to the top Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee, Rep. Adam Smith, about the developments. CNN's Fred Pleitgen reports from Tehran. Ret. Admiral James Stavridis weighs in. Plus, the panel discusses what may h...

A look at where the Maine Senate race may be headed next amid mounting calls for Graham Platner to end his campaign following a rape allegation. Scott Jennings shares details about his call today with Mitch McConnell amid rumors about the Senator's health. A debate tonight between Democrats Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed is poised to shape a key Michigan Senate primary.  Plus, Maggie Haberm...

Controversy over President Trump's call to the FIFA chief asking to review Folarin Balogun’s red card. Plus, a white supremacist group marches in Washington DC on July 4th. One of the metro riders who was photographed surrounded by members of the group joins to share his experience. Democratic Maine Senate candidate, Graham Platner, denies a new rape allegation. Rep. Debbie Dingell responds to the...

As the heat soars on the east coast, the question is will the political temperature cool down for the nation’s 250th birthday?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kasie Hunt interviews progressive Senate candidate in Michigan, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, following Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's endorsement. A former Olympian is indicted for allegedly damaging the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool. Ahead of America's 250th, new polling shows that just 58% of U.S. adults say they are 'extremely' or 'very' proud to be an American. Rahm Emanuel discusses. Plus, the NYP...

Financial disclosures show that President Trump's income topped $2 billion in his first year back in office, including more than $1 billion from cryptocurrencies. Rep. Robert Garcia, the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, says the Trump children should expect subpoenas over their business dealings if Democrats take back the House in the fall. Another Democratic Socialist unseats an inc...

The Supreme Court ruled against President Trump's bid to end birthright citizenship. Sen. Alex Padilla, who was born in the U.S. to immigrant parents, reacts. The court also rules that states can ban transgender athletes from playing in girls' sports. Plus, sources confirm that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are in fact expected to get married this weekend at Madison Square Garden, providing new de...

Supreme Court rulings on mail-in voting and the president's power to fire officials at independent agencies. The court also declines Trump's appeal on the E. Jean Carroll sexual abuse verdict. Plus, NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani insists that democratic socialist candidates "can get elected anywhere." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kasie Hunt talks to the panel after President Trump gives a speech to conservatives in which he claims communism is rising among Democrats. Vice President Vance downplays the Watergate scandal and compares both himself and the Trump administration to Richard Nixon. The U.S. strikes Iranian targets in response to an attack on a cargo ship. Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says his fam...

Congress remains gridlocked over President Trump's demands on a restrictive voter ID bill. Republican Congressman Mike Lawler, who is running for reelection in one of the country's most competitive House seats, discusses. Supreme Court conservatives expand Trump's immigration power in two new rulings. Plus, the internet is buzzing with predictions about Taylor Swift's alleged Madison Square Garden...

President Trump stunned lawmakers by cancelling his plan to sign a bipartisan housing bill in order to pressure Republicans on his voter ID bill. Trump's lunch with Senate Republicans turns feisty. Senator Raphael Warnock discusses his work on the halted housing bill and why he thinks Trump's SAVE Act would hurt democracy. Mamdani-backed candidates sweep New York City's primary elections. Plus, Tr...

President Trump prepares to meet with Republican Senators amid a clash on key priorities before the midterms. The Senate votes to limit Trump’s Iran war powers in rare rebuke. A set of key NYC primaries today test Zohran Mamdani's endorsement power. The top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, Rep. Jim Himes, reacts to Bill Pulte's mass firings at the DNI. Plus, Jacob Ward explains why Wa...

President Trump answers questions in the Oval Office about the latest developments in U.S.-Iran negotiations. The Trump administration threatens to use DHS funds to force election changes on states. Plus, the United Kingdom will get its seventh prime minister in a decade following the resignation of Keir Starmer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pam Brown talks to the panel about comments President Trump made in a new interview about the extent of his power. Marc Caputo, who interviewed the president yesterday for Axios, joins. New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani issues a sharp call for change for the Democratic Party. Retired Admiral James Stavridis examines the latest developments in the Middle East. Plus, as America's 250th approaches, Eddie...

Fierce GOP backlash ignited by President Trump's Iran deal. Iraq War veteran Rep. Seth Moulton discusses the agreement. Former Presidents Biden, Clinton, and Bush attend the opening of the Obama Presidential Center. A new book excerpt reveals fascinating details about Trump's second term, including which historical figures he compares himself to, what he calls Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu behind...

Pam Brown talks to the panel about the newly released official agreement between the U.S. and Iran. Brett McGurk, a former Middle East advisor to four presidents, weighs in. The top Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee, Sen. Mark Warner, explains the confusion and frustration on Capitol Hill this morning after President Trump canceled a confirmation hearing overnight for his pick for DNI....

Voters in Georgia head to the polls to choose which GOP candidate will face off against Sen. Jon Ossoff in one of the most competitive Senate races this fall.  VP JD Vance's book tour media blitz collides with 2028 speculation. Wendy Sherman, an architect of Obama's 2015 Iran deal, reacts to new reporting that many of the administration's top officials have expressed concern that Iran would not ho...

California Governor Gavin Newsom said that the Justice Department is investigating his wife to get at him. California Congressman Ro Khanna reacts. President Trump arrives at the G7 Summit after announcing a framework deal with Iran. Trump marks his 80th birthday with a UFC fight on the White House lawn. Plus, the president announces a July 4th "Trump rally" on the National Mall. Learn more about...

The U.S. and Iran are making significant progress toward an agreement that would begin talks to end the war and address Iran’s nuclear program, CNN’s sources claim. Democratic Rep. Debbie Dingell weighs in on Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner and her home state’s competitive primary. Plus, SpaceX goes public and makes Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire. Learn more about your ad choices....

President Trump claims that a deal to end the war with Iran could be signed in the coming days. Republican Senator John Kennedy and Democratic Senator Chris Coons react to the breaking news. Plus, President Trump announces his nominee for the next director of national intelligence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump attacks Graham Platner following his victory in Maine's Democratic Senate primary. Kasie and her panel examine what it means when voters decide to look past scandals. Plus, the UFC’s famous octagon arrives on the White House South Lawn as the Trump family cashes in, selling $12,000 commemorative coins bearing the President’s image. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho...

Votes are being cast in a number of key primary elections across the country, shaping the general election and who will control Congress. The biggest test today is unfolding in Maine where CNN brings you the latest on the election.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kasie Hunt examines Donald Trump's long history of claiming, without providing evidence, that America's elections are "rigged." With the war in Iran reaching 100 days, Democratic Rep. Johnny Olszewski and former House Speaker pro tempore Patrick McHenry step into The Arena to debate what happened to the president's "no new wars" campaign promise. Plus, former CBS correspondent Scott MacFarlane rev...