CNN Political Briefing
The political news you need to know, in 10 minutes or less. CNN Political Director David Chalian shares the latest insider analysis so you can make sense of the headlines.
Dan Balz on Lessons from 47 Years at the Washington Post
Dan Balz is something of a legend in Washington media. He retired this week from full-time reporting...
EscucharEpstein Talk Takes Over Capitol Hill
Jeffrey Epstein talk took over Capitol Hill this week. And while President Donald Trump seems eager...
EscucharThe MAGA-Epstein Drama, Explained
President Donald Trump is facing serious backlash from the MAGA world over his handling of the Jeffrey...
EscucharBehind the Scenes of Trump’s Comeback
Investigative reporter Josh Dawsey is co-author of a new deep dive into last year’s historic election, 2024:...
EscucharRahm Emanuel on the ‘Rigged System’ and the American Dream
Rahm Emanuel isn't shy about criticizing his own party. He also isn’t shy about his potential political...
EscucharWhat Mamdani’s Win Means Beyond New York
Zohran Mamdani pulled off a major political upset over Andrew Cuomo in this week’s New York mayoral...
EscucharPolitical Violence Is Rising. What Can We Do?
The killings and attempted killings of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses are raising alarms...
EscucharIs the LA Protest Response Trump's 'Playbook?'
Tensions over President Trump’s immigration enforcement reached a boiling point this week. CNN correspondent...
EscucharThe Big Contradiction of Trump’s Trade War
From China talks to “TACO,” CNN’s Chief Domestic Correspondent Phil Mattingly helps navigate the...
Escuchar‘Resist and Reform’: Former Harvard President on Trump’s Attacks
The ongoing feud between President Trump and Harvard University is heating up as the White House attempts...
EscucharHow the House GOP Passed Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’
The House GOP delivered President Trump a major win this week by passing his so-called “big, beautiful...
EscucharTrump's Rapid-fire Diplomacy in the Middle East
President Trump completed a whirlwind tour of the Middle East this week, making deals—and multiple...
EscucharThe ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Turns Ugly
Getting President Trump's so-called “big, beautiful bill” past the finish line could be an ugly...
EscucharConspiracy Theories Are Everywhere. What Can We Do?
Conspiracy theories are not new. They’re as old as time itself. But if you feel like they’re everywhere...
EscucharHow to Win Voters Who Don’t Trust Politics
How can politicians reach Americans who have tuned out politics? That’s something Rob Flaherty, a...
EscucharThe ‘Fun Part is Over’ for Trump’s Second Term
Next week marks 100 days since President Trump was sworn in for his second term. CNN’s Chief White...
EscucharAre We Headed for a Constitutional Crisis?
Judicial showdowns over a pair of major deportation-related cases have ratcheted up tensions between...
EscucharHave Tariffs Ever Worked?
President Trump’s 90-day pause on most new tariffs triggered a market rally, but economic uncertainty...
EscucharWhat Made These Special Elections...Special
Democrats celebrated a victory in a Wisconsin state supreme court race while Republicans secured two...
EscucharFormer Trump Staffer on Signal War Plans
The Trump administration is still under fire after plans for a military strike on Yemen were leaked...
EscucharHoward Dean's Prescription for Democrats
The Democratic Party's approval rating has dropped to a record low. So, why is the party so unpopular...
EscucharWhy Musk’s DOGE Moves Are ‘Just Like the Twitter Takeover’
Elon Musk is new to Washington, but what can we learn about his tactics at DOGE from how he’s run...
EscucharTrump’s Tariff Whiplash
It was tariff whiplash in North America this week when President Trump imposed new tariffs on Mexico...
EscucharTrump’s Pivot Toward Russia
As he pushes for a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine, President Trump has repeated Russian talking...
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