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A jury has awarded nearly one billion dollars to Sandy Hook families in the defamation case against Alex Jones. Then, Russia launches mass casualty missile strikes in Ukraine as the U.S. and NATO scramble to beef up Ukrainian air defenses. White House national security official John Kirby joins to discuss the administration’s response to Vladimir Putin’s provocation. Also, the January 6th committe...

Russia unleashes a new round of revenge attacks on Ukraine triggering air raid sirens and destruction. President Zelensky is pleading with G7 nations for more weapons during emergency talks on the deadly Russian bombardment. Also, the DOJ is urging the Supreme Court to stay out of the dispute of classified documents seized from Mar-a-Lago. Plus, prosecutors have dropped all charges against Adnan S...

Flames and destruction in the Ukrainian capital after Russia unleashes its heaviest air strikes since the invasion. A key adviser to President Volodymyr Zelensky joins to discuss the implications for the war. Also, new images and emails undercut former President Trump’s attempts to blame the federal government for the classified documents found at Mar-a-Lago. Plus, a state of emergency is now in e...

President Biden ignites a firestorm with an unexpected warning that Russia’s war on Ukraine could spark what he calls a nuclear armageddon. U.S. officials say there’s no new intelligence, but the message is consistent. Also, Rep. Zoe Lofgren joins to discuss how the Justice Department believes former President Trump has not returned all the classified documents he took from the White House. To lea...

Major developments in Ukraine where Russian forces are fleeing a relentless counteroffensive. There are nuclear fears as Vladimir Putin lays claim to an embattled Ukrainian nuclear power plant. U.S. Undersecretary of State Victoria Nuland joins to provide details. Sources say the Georgia prosecutor investigating the plot to overturn the 2020 presidential election could begin issuing indictments as...

In Iran, the government says eight people are under arrest after a young protestor was found dead. Also, there are fears that gas prices could once again surge as a group of oil producing nations are set to slash output. Plus, sources tell CNN the U.S. intelligence community now believes elements within the Ukrainian government authorized a car bombing that killed the daughter of a prominent Russi...

Former President Trump files an emergency request at the Supreme Court, asking the justices to intervene in the dispute over materials seized at Mar-a-Lago. Plus, CNN is on the ground in Florida where rescuers are trying to reach survivors nearly a week after Hurricane Ian. Also, Iranian protestors brave bullets and beatings as fierce anti-regime demonstrations grow. To learn more about how CNN pr...

The death toll from Hurricane Ian surges to at least 104 people as urgent rescues are still underway and emergency crews track down survivors. Also, an exclusive CNN report from a key city just recaptured by Ukrainian forces. Ukraine’s ambassador to the United States joins to discuss the latest from the war zone. Plus, developments in the Oath Keepers seditious conspiracy trial which is now underw...

Ian is striking South Carolina after making landfall again as a Category 1 hurricane. Piers are collapsing as emergency officials warn the storm remains an extreme threat right now. This comes as the massive scale of Ian’s destruction in Florida is still being revealed. Also tonight, Vladimir Putin is vowing victory after annexing one fifth of Ukraine. The U.S. and its allies are condemning the la...

Urgent rescues are underway as Florida suffers from catastrophic hurricane destruction for miles and miles leaving homes shredded and entire communities underwater. Ian has regained strength and is now a hurricane again, taking direct aim at the Carolinas and Georgia, threatening more homes and lives with devastating winds, storm surge, and flooding. To learn more about how CNN protects listener p...

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis warns Hurricane Ian will cause a lot of damage throughout the state of Florida. As the catastrophic storm makes landfall, some towns expect storm surges of up to 17 feet which could cause significant flooding. This as winds near the core of Ian could exceed 150 mph with gusts up to 190 mph. CNN is live on the ground in Florida with the latest on the hurricane. To lear...

Forecasts warn Hurricane Ian’s winds are extending, further threatening a wider area in Florida as the storm is now expected to move to shore in about 24 hours from now. Plus, Russia is claiming victory after the sham annexation votes in Ukraine. The United States is on alert for Vladimir Putin’s next move as Russians protest his war strategy and flee his military draft. To learn more about how CN...

A new forecast for Hurricane Ian’s assault on Florida is being released this hour as evacuations begin and National Guard troops mobilize. Also, CNN’s new exclusive reporting on a mysterious phone call from the White House to a rioter on January 6th. The rioter's identity is now revealed as the House select committee is preparing to hold what is likely to be its final investigative hearing. To lea...

The West is condemning a sham vote now underway in Russian held parts of Ukraine. Putin is seeking a bogus endorsement of his violent takeover of territory as his war strategy ignites protest at home. Also, a CNN exclusive on Trump’s secret court fight as his lawyers look to block testimony by former Trump aides in a grand jury’s criminal probe of January 6th. Plus, U.S. stocks plunge to the lowes...

Division is growing inside Russia’s military as Putin struggles with new setbacks in Ukraine and angers his generals by giving them direct orders. Then, chief international anchor Christiane Amanpour joins to discuss protests in Iran after the death of a woman by Iran’s morality police. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. V...

President Volodymyr Zelensky demands punishment for Russian crimes against Ukraine in remarks moments ago before the United Nations General Assembly. This as Vladimir Putin is escalating the war by making nuclear threats and mobilizing hundreds of thousands of reservists after defeats on the battlefield. Also, a sweeping new lawsuit filed by the New York attorney general alleges Donald J. Trump co...

A major courtroom showdown in the Mar-a-Lago investigation just ramped up as the Trump team’s hand picked special master raises questions over claims the former president declassified documents seized by the FBI. Plus, a migrants advocacy group just filed a federal lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Then, CNN is on the ground in Ukraine for a report on the heated battle between Ukraini...

There is growing backlash against Republican governors who sent migrants north. The White House likening their actions to human smugglers. Also, the stage is set for a legal showdown as the Justice Department is set to file an appeal after a judge’s ruling naming a special master to review classified documents in the Trump Mar-a-Lago case.  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, vi...

A rail strike that would have been disastrous for the U.S. economy has been avoided after the Biden administration brokers a tentative deal. Key player in those talks, Labor Secretary Marty Walsh, joins to answer what's next. Plus, the Republican governors of Florida and Texas are ramping up the political fight over immigration by flying and bussing more migrants to the northeast. To learn more ab...

Amtrak is canceling all long distance train service ahead of a looming rail strike. High-stakes talks are under way as unions and rail companies try to avoid a major shutdown. Can they strike a deal before the Friday deadline? Plus, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visits a newly liberated city and says he's shocked by the destruction Russian troops left behind. To learn more about how CNN p...

The grand farewell to Queen Elizabeth moves to London where her coffin is now inside Buckingham palace. Also, the first look inside a city that has just been retaken by Ukraine. The Ukrainian ambassador to the United States joins to discuss the stunning turn in the war. Plus, a disastrous day on Wall Street after a higher than expected inflation report. To learn more about how CNN protects listene...

Queen Elizabeth’s coffin is now resting at a cathedral in Scotland after a solemn, silent vigil held by her children, led by the new King. Also, Ukraine raises its flag over territory it has reclaimed. Kyiv’s forces make stunning new gains in the northeast as Russia’s defenses crumble. White House official John Kirby joins to answer if this a turning point in the war. To learn more about how CNN p...

Charles III delivered the first speech of his reign, vowing to carry on Queen Elizabeth II's unwavering service to her country while joining with those mourning his mother's death. Our correspondents were at key locations across London and in Scotland as the UK and the world remembered the Queen. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad...

Wolf continues our tribute to the life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth II, who died today at the age of 96. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rising fears that former President Trump may have endangered national and international security after a new report that highly classified material on a foreign nation’s nuclear defenses was seized at Mar-a-Lago. Former director of national intelligence James Clapper joins to assess the potential impact. Plus, an in-depth look at the water crisis in Jackson, Mississippi. To learn more about how CN...