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A deadly and paralyzing blizzard emergency emerges from a historic winter storm. The governor of New York requested federal help, warning the danger to residents there is urgent. Erie County executive Mark Poloncarz joins to provide updates on this developing story as thousands of flights are cancelled. Plus, Vladimir Putin claims he’s ready to negotiate a solution to the Ukraine war.  To learn mo...

Dangerous whiteout conditions emerge as a huge and deadly winter storm strikes the northeast. We are tracking this epic weather system as it unleashes record cold, heavy snow, freezing rain, and flooding across the country and creates holiday travel disruption. Plus, the January 6th select committee issued their final report laying the blame for the insurrection squarely on former President Donald...

A new batch of transcripts has just been released by the January 6th select committee. We go through the interviews by key witnesses. Plus, a once in a generation winter storm is leaving almost half of the United States population is under a wind chill alert. Plus, CNN is in Ukraine following the impact of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s trip to the United States. To learn more about how...

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Sources say plans are underway for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenky to visit the White House tomorrow. Also, a House committee is about to vote on whether boxes full of former President Trump’s tax returns should be made public. Plus, the January 6th select committee begins handing over transcripts and other evidence to the Justice Department.  To learn more about how CNN protects listener pr...

The January 6th committee formally accuses Donald Trump of crimes for his role in the insurrection, sending referrals to the Justice Department on four federal charges. We break down the legal threat to Trump as prosecutors must decide whether to indict him. Also, Chief Justice John Roberts has ordered a temporary freeze on plans to end a Trump-era border policy this week. Plus, Harvey Weinstein i...

CNN has learned that the January 6th select committee is considering asking the DOJ to pursue at least two criminal charges against former President Trump. Also, colossal damage from one of the biggest Russian attacks on Ukraine since the war began. The U.S. appears to be on the brink of sending Patriot air defense missiles to aid Ukraine. Plus, CNN is on the scene at the southern border amid fear...

Recession fears grip Wall Street and stock prices tumble as the Federal Reserve's downbeat new economic forecast starts to sink in. Also, a CNN exclusive interview with outgoing House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer in their first joint sit-down interview. They weigh in on whether President Biden should run again and whether Trump might win. To learn more about how CN...

Americans buying homes and seeking loans are bracing for the impact of the seventh interest rate hike this year. The Federal Reserve is opting for a smaller increase this time as inflation cools while signaling there may be more economic pain in 2023. Plus, Russia launches new strikes on Ukraine, including the capitol city. Also, a tornado strikes in New Orleans. To learn more about how CNN protec...

A large and extremely dangerous tornado was just confirmed in Louisiana as a massive winter storm sweeps the United States. We’re tracking the severe weather system that’s threatening millions of Americans right now. Also, CNN has learned that the DOJ tried to get access to the texts of Republican Congressman Scott Perry in its investigation of efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election. P...

A new subpoena in the federal investigation of January 6th is seeking testimony from the Georgia Secretary of State who defied Trump’s efforts to try to overturn the presidential election. Plus, we’re learning more about Brittney Griner’s months in Russian captivity and how the WNBA star is readjusting to freedom. Also, we’re tracking the massive winter storm that’s unleashing blizzard conditions...

A federal judge declined to hold Trump in contempt of court for failing to comply with a subpoena regarding classified documents. Also, we look at Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema’s decision to leave the Democratic Party and register as a political independent. Plus, a protestor has been executed in the first death penalty that has been publicly reported by Iranian state media in connection to recen...

The U.S. Justice Department is asking a federal judge to hold former President Donald Trump in contempt for failing to comply with a subpoena to turn over highly classified documents. Plus, we’re learning which top Trump allies may now face criminal referrals from the January 6th select committee. Also, WNBA star Brittney Griner finally is on her way home, freed by Russia in exchange for a U.S. re...

According to sources, the January 6th committee has decided that criminal referrals will happen. Plus, the Trump team finds more documents marked classified on the former president’s property. Also, top Democrats are celebrating Senator Raphael Warnock’s re-election in Georgia. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podc...

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The FBI joins the hunt for a suspect in North Carolina after a targeted power grid attack left thousands of people without electricity. Also, the final campaign push in Georgia is happening now in a race which will determine the balance of power in the Senate. Plus, former Vice President Mike Pence responds to Trump’s call for the termination of the U.S. constitution as we examine which Republican...

The January 6th Select Committee holds urgent talks on its final moves knowing that the panel’s days are numbered as the House swings toward a Republican majority. Rep. Adam Schiff of the committee joins to discuss updates on potential criminal referrals against former President Trump and other key figures. Plus, a better than expected jobs report shows hiring remains strong. Also, a look at polli...

A federal appeals court has just halted a special master review of documents seized from Mar-a-Lago. We examine details of the ruling and what it means for the boarder investigations of former President Trump. Also, the Senate passes a bill to avert a nationwide rail strike that would be crippling for the U.S. economy. Plus, Biden hosts his first state visit with France’s Emmanuel Macron who toget...

Attorney General Merrick Garland spoke about the historic convictions in the Justice Department’s January 6th investigation a day after the leader of the Oath Keepers was found guilty of seditious conspiracy. Rep. Jason Crow of the Armed Services Committee joins to discuss the ruling. Also, the House passed a bill to avert a rail strike as a crucial deadline fast approached. Plus, Rep. Hakeem Jeff...

The leader of the far right group the Oath Keepers has been found guilty of seditious conspiracy and his role in the events of January 6th. We break down this rare and powerful verdict and what it means for the Justice Department’s broader investigation of the insurrection. Rep. Jamie Raskin of the January 6th Select Committee joins to discus the trial. Plus, the Senate passes a bill protecting sa...

Anger grows in China as daily Covid-19 cases set records and lockdowns cause protests across the country. Plus, former Vice President Mike Pence speaks out against former President Trump’s dinner with a white nationalist and holocaust denier. Also, former Trump advisor Kellyanne Conway meets with the January 6th select committee for a 5-hour interview. To learn more about how CNN protects listener...

CNN is on the ground as Ukraine races to restore power after Russian missile strikes against the Ukrainian power grid as winter swiftly approaches. Vladimir Putin is reaching out to the mothers of Russian soldiers acknowledging the deadly toll that the war is taking. New details on the “Death Note” left behind by the Walmart gunman in Chesapeake, VA including his claim that people who worked with...

A gunman kills six people at a Walmart in Virginia, leaving yet another community reeling. The mass shooting toll in the U.S. this year has climbed to above 600, causing many across the country to call for gun reform. Plus, Pence may testify in the January 6 criminal probe, and Idaho police give an update on their investigation into the killings of four Idaho college students. To learn more about...

Prosecutors unseal a criminal complaint against a Michigan man for threatening to kill FBI Director Christopher Wray and California congressman John Garamendi. Plus, more details about the Colorado Springs nightclub shooting emerge, with the first hearing for the suspect set for tomorrow. As friends and family mourn the victims, Colorado Springs’ mayor talks to CNN about protecting the LGTBQ commu...

A shooting at an LGBTQ nightclub in Colorado Springs left five dead and more wounded. CNN shares live coverage of the official news conference from Colorado Springs, and releases the names of the victims for the first time: Daniel Aston, Kelly Loving, Ashley Paugh, Derrick Rump, and Raymond Green Vance. Plus, an exclusive look inside a Ukrainian reconnaissance team targeting Russian invaders. To l...