The Source with Kaitlan Collins

Hamas releases 24 civilian hostages on day one of its truce with Israel. They are now reunited with their families and are receiving medical treatment in Israeli hospitals. What we know about those released so far. Plus, Kaitlan speaks with families of those still held captive by Hamas. And, the Israel Prison Service says 39 Palestinian prisoners have been released as part of the deal with Hamas....

Kaitlan Collins is live in Israel for a special edition of The Source. A temporary truce is slated to begin in just hours between Israel and Hamas, as desperate families on both sides of the Gaza border wait for their loved ones to be returned. Hamas has agreed to release at least 13 hostages on the first day in exchange for 39 Palestinian prisoners. Plus, former Trump National Security Adviser Jo...

As anxious families await the possible release of their loved ones held by Hamas in Gaza, Kaitlan Collins speaks with Omer Lubaton-Granot, who leads the ‘Hostages and Missing Families Forum’ in New York and is also the cousin of four hostages. Plus, Danny Danon is Israel’s former U.N. Ambassador and Deputy Defense Minister. He tells Kaitlin what he thinks is behind the delay in implementing the ho...

The Israeli Cabinet approves a hostage release deal. At least 50 hostages, all women and children, would be released in exchange for a four-day halt in Israel's air and ground campaign against Hamas. Eyal Hulata is a former Israeli National Security Adviser. He walks Pamela Brown through this deal, and discusses what comes next. Plus, the US fires on and kills hostile forces and launches precision...

A remarkable clash is underway inside the appeals court that is wrestling with the scope of Donald Trump's gag order in his January 6 case. The Source looks at the heated arguments that happened today. Plus, the White House is hopeful that negotiations between Israel and Hamas for the release of its hostages are, “close to the end”. The aunt of a 3-year-old Israeli-American being held in Gaza join...

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A scathing new report says that Rep. George Santos misspent thousands of his donors' dollars. Tonight, the calls are growing for him to be expelled from Congress. Plus, the Israeli military says it has recovered the body of a hostage near the Al-Shifa hospital and also releasing new video that it says shows a tunnel shaft inside Gaza's largest medical center. We'll go one-on-one with a top U.S. of...

Joe Manchin is an outgoing senator, but is he also an outgoing Democrat? Kaitlan asks him that question directly tonight as Manchin now says that he would absolutely consider a bid for the White House while also insisting that he's not going to be a spoiler. Plus, President Biden just wrapped up a crucial press conference in San Francisco after meeting with China's president and fielding questions...

As Israel says it is carrying out a targeted operation on the largest hospital in Gaza, we provide the latest from the ground. Plus, a government shutdown is likely diverted and apparently a few fistfights as well. Tempers were flaring on Capitol Hill today and the congressman who says he was sucker punched by Kevin McCarthy joins. Also, the Georgia prosecutor who was leading the election case aga...

It is language that echoes that of Hitler and Mussolini, but tonight Donald Trump's campaign is defending calling his political opponents "vermin." Plus, CNN is getting a firsthand look at the tunnels used by Hamas as Israeli forces are closing in. President Biden says hospitals in Gaza “must be protected.” Also, for the first time in U.S. history, the U.S. Supreme Court has adopted a code of cond...

She became the face of abortion rights in a deep red state. She joins to share her searing personal story that may have helped a Democratic governor find victory. Plus, the FBI seized a phone and iPad of the mayor of New York City, marking a significant escalation of a corruption investigation. Also, after resigning from office nearly 20 years ago over a sex scandal with a male staffer, a former N...

Israel has now agreed to humanitarian pauses of four hours a day in Gaza to let civilians move to safer ground and let aid in. Plus, a political earthquake is rocking Washington after Senator Joe Manchin announces he will not seek re-election, leaving a blue seat open in a deeply red state. Also, former President Trump’s former lawyer, who quit the classified documents case over the summer, joins...

The longest actor’s strike in Hollywood history is coming to an end. The union representing tens of thousands of actors has just reached a deal. When could your favorite shows return? Plus, Ivanka Trump took the stand for hours as the state’s final witness in her father’s fraud trial. Also, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear joins to discuss how he defied the odds to win reelection running as a Democrat i...

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Donald Trump is on the witness stand, railing against the attorney general who brought the case and the judge who will decide his fate. Plus, large explosions are rocking Gaza tonight as Israel claims it has isolated Gaza City while striking 450 targets in just the last 24 hours. Also, alarm bells are sounding for Democrats after polling suggest Donald Trump leads Biden in several key battleground...

A New York judge expands a gag order to include former President Trump’s attorneys, now warning them not to talk about court staff as a “fired up” former president is set to take the stand Monday. Plus, Israel rejects new U.S. calls for a humanitarian pause in Gaza, then takes responsibly for a deadly strike outside the largest hospital in Gaza.  For information on the Israel-Gaza conflict, check...

A new Israeli offensive is underway in the skies Gaza. CNN captured footage of flares raining down over the night sky in Gaza. There appears to be a smokescreen that is covering up the ground, suggesting the possible movement of troops in that area. This as the Israeli military says it has completely surrounded Gaza City tonight. Plus, the House passed an Israel aid bill for $14.3 billion, setting...

A major breakthrough occurs tonight as the first Americans and other foreigners are able to finally evacuate war-torn Gaza. Plus, a second strike hits the largest refugee camp for the second day in a row. We speak with a top Israeli official on why the IDF hit the same area again. Also, Donald Trump Jr. takes the witness stand in his family’s fraud trial.  For daily information on the Israel-Gaza...

Isreal is further attempting to defend the massive strike on the largest refugee camp in Gaza, saying it was targeting a top Hamas commander who was pivotal to the planning and execution of the October 7th attack on Israel. Meanwhile, Gaza’s healthcare sector is overwhelmed by a growing humanitarian crisis amid ongoing airstrikes. Plus, FBI Director Christopher Wray said at a Senate hearing Tuesda...

Today, Israel sent a clear message there will be no ceasefire. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected multiple international calls for a ceasefire as the civilian death toll in Gaza has gotten bigger. White House officials have ruled out supporting a ceasefire and instead have pressed for a humanitarian pause. The Israel Defense Forces have rescued an IDF soldier who was taken hostage...

According to sources, the suspect in the shooting rampage in Maine which left 18 dead and many injured has been found dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. Plus, all eyes are on Gaza where there has been a significant military escalation. Israel says it is expanding its ground operation in Gaza but won’t yet say whether this is the start of the highly anticipated full-scale ground of...

A dramatic scene is playing out at the home of the suspect of multiple mass shootings in Maine. The alleged gunman in last night’s shooting, which left at least 18 dead and 13 injured, is still considered armed and dangerous and on the run. Plus, Gov. Ron DeSantis sits down for a one-on-one with Kaitlan to answer if he still stands by his position that no U.S. aid should go to Gaza and if there ar...

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According to ABC news, former Trump White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows received immunity to testify in federal election interference case, in what would be the most valuable witness yet for special counsel Jack Smith. Meadows allegedly did not believe the election was stolen and believed that Trump was being dishonest when polls closed in 2020. Plus, Anderson Cooper provides a live update on...

Two more hostages have been freed, 17 days after they were kidnapped by Hamas. They are 79-year-old Nurit Cooper and 85-year-old Yocheved Lifshitz, both kidnapped with their husbands from the kibbutz near Gaza. Plus, according to sources, the U.S. is seeking to delay a ground incursion to buy more time for hostage talks.  For daily information on the Israel-Gaza conflict, check out CNN’s podcast ‘...