State of America

Rex Tillerson becomes the latest Trump staffer to depart, after the President installs his CIA director Mike Pompeo at the State Department. And a top Tillerson aide says he learned about it via tweet. Plus, a source tells CNN that "winds of change" at the White House could mean even more shakeups. Join John Avlon and the panel.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump does a reversal on age limits for guns, as the White House rolls out a school safety plan. And Betsy DeVos, the Secretary of Education, stumbles when asked basic questions about U.S. schools - and sources say some Trump staffers are alarmed. Join John Avlon and the panel.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump stuns the world - and some of his staff - by agreeing to a face-to-face meeting with Kim Jong Un. The news rounds out a wild week for the White House, full of staff departures, trade war threats and, of course, Stormy Daniels. Join Joe Johns and the panel.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

U.S. markets take tumble after Gary Cohn quits as President Trump's top economic adviser. And porn star Stormy Daniels sues the President, saying the hush deal about their alleged affair is void. Join Joe Johns and the panel.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump says North Korea's decision to halt its missile tests, while talks continue, is "very positive" --- but adds that the U.S. is prepared to take any action that is necessary. And a former Trump campaign adviser goes from defying Robert Mueller to cooperating with him. Join Joe Johns and the panel.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump says he won't back down on tariffs, as Republicans in Congress increasingly urge him to scrap the idea. And the President praises Xi Jinping's recent power grab - joking that China's "president for life" could be a model for the U.S. Join Joe Johns and the panel.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's been a wild ride at the White House this week filled with infighting, staff turnover and fears of a trade war. President Donald Trump is defending his announcement on steel tariffs, tweeting that trade wars can be good. This comes amid rumors of more potential White House departures. Join Joe Johns and the panel.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hope Hicks resigns, leaving the White House without a communications director and President Trump without one of his closest confidantes. And the rift widens between the President and Jeff Sessions - and now Sessions is fighting back. Join Joe Johns and the panelTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jared Kushner loses his top-secret security clearance after John Kelly implements changes. And Robert Mueller has his eye on President Trump's business dealings with Russia before the 2016 campaign - a move Trump previously said would cross a red line. Join Joe Johns and the panel.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The White House says President Trump "still supports" raising the age limit to buy certain guns, after sources suggested he might be changing his mind. And Ivanka Trump's diplomatic turn at the Olympics sparks new tensions in the West Wing - and with chief of staff John Kelly. Join Joe Johns and the panel.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald is pledging to find a way to eliminate the use of bump fire stocks in the wake of the latest school shooting. Trump also told state governors gathered at the White House not to be afraid of challenging the National Rifle Association. Join Joe Johns and the panel.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Students have spoken, politicians have listened.. now what? Will Trump be a president who effects change on the gun issue? Or will the NRA and fierce gun rights advocates dig in their heels? We discuss in today's State of America. Join us!To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump holds a listening session with survivors of the Florida school shooting as students rally nationwide for gun reform. And Jeff Sessions is back in the president's crosshairs for not investigating the Democrats on Russia (again). Join Suzanne Malveaux and the panel.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Press Secretary Sarah Sanders is back at the podium for the first White House briefing in a week. And her appearance comes as the Trump administration faces challenges on everything from the Russia probe to gun control. Join Suzanne Malveaux and the panel.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The White House says President Trump is open to improving the background check system, as calls grow louder for gun reform after last week's deadly school shooting. And an epic Twitter storm - even by Trump standards - as the President lashes out on the Russia probe. Join Suzanne Malveaux and the panel.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump is thrust into the role of consoler-in-chief, after a school shooting in Florida leaves at least 17 dead. And the gun debate is once again the talk of Washington. Join Fredricka Whitfield and the panel.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After facing criticism for supporting a former aide accused of abuse, President Trump condemns domestic violence. And John Kelly's job seems to be safe - for now - after the President expresses confidence in his Chief of Staff. Join Fredricka Whitfield and the panel.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FBI says it completed a background check of a former Trump aide accused of domestic abuse last July - and provided additional information in November. But the White House insists that it only learned the specifics about Rob Porter last week. Join Fredricka Whitfield and the panel.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump dismisses domestic abuse allegations against a former top aide in public - but slams him in private. And now his staff doesn't know where he stands on the issue. Plus, Mike Pence says the U.S. is open to talks with North Korea. Join Fredricka Whitfield and the panel.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump stands by Rob Porter, saying others must remember the disgraced aide says he is innocent of domestic violence claims. And Hope Hicks, the White House Communications Director who has been dating Porter, is now in the President's crosshairs over her efforts to contain the fallout. Join Kirsten Powers and the panel.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The White House on defense after Rob Porter, a top Trump aide, is accused of abusing his ex-wives. And John Kelly - who sources say knew about the allegations months ago - finds himself in the midst of another controversy. Join Kirsten Powers and the panel.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump asks the Pentagon for a parade to honor the military, after being inspired by a Bastille Day celebration in Paris. And the Senate reaches a bipartisan budget deal. Join Kirsten Powers and the panel.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Democrats' memo makes its way to the White House. Now the question is, will the President release it? And, after claiming credit for a surge in stocks, President Trump is silent on Wall Street's recent selloff. Join Kirsten Powers and the panel.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump says that Republican memo "totally vindicates" him ... but not all Republicans agree. And the Democrats push to release their own memo but will Trump agree to do so? Join Kirsten Powers and the panel.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump authorizes the release of that Republican memo, defying the FBI and the Justice Department. And when asked if he has confidence in Rod Rosenstein, Trump says "you figure that one out." Join Kirsten Powers and the panel.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The White House worries that President Trump's hand-picked FBI director, Christopher Wray, could quit over the release of that Nunes memo. That comes as CNN learns the President is telling close associates he thinks the memo could discredit the Russia probe. Join Kirsten Powers and the panel.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FBI issues a warning over that controversial memo, citing "grave concerns" about the report's accuracy. And it comes as President Trump says he will "100 percent" release it. Join Kirsten Powers and the panel.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Republicans on the House Intel Committee vote to release a classified memo on the FBI - and Democrats are enraged. And President Trump prepares to deliver his first State of the Union address, as some lawmakers say they'll boycott his big speech. Join Kirsten Powers and the panel.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andrew McCabe, the FBI deputy director - and frequent Trump Twitter target - steps down, weeks ahead of his expected retirement. And a controversial and classified House memo could soon go public. Join Kirsten Powers and the panel.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A bombshell for the White House, as sources say President Trump wanted to fire Robert Mueller last June - but he backed off when counsel Don McGahn threatened to quit. And Nikki Haley vigorously denies rumors that she and the President are having an affair. Join Kirsten Powers and the panel.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump says he would "love" to talk to Robert Mueller - and that he'd "absolutely" talk to the special counsel under oath. Plus, Trump throws a curveball into the immigration negations saying he's open to a pathway to citizenship for Dreamers. Join Kirsten Powers and the panel.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Robert Mueller's Russia probe reaches a critical point, as sources say he wants to talk to President Trump. And the President makes headlines for reportedly asking the acting FBI director who he voted for in 2016. Join Kirsten Powers and the panel.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Special Counsel Robert Mueller's team has interviewed Attorney General Jeff Sessions and former FBI Director James Comey as part of the investigation into Russia's meddling in the 2016 election. And, speaking of the FBI, sources tell CNN that current director Christopher Wray threatened to resign in the wake of pressure from Attorney General Jeff Sessions to make staffing changes. Join Kirsten Powers and the panel.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump thanks the Democrats for coming "to their senses", as the Senate reaches a compromise to end the government shutdown. But the short-term funding bill is only good until February 8th ... and doesn't offer a concrete pledge to bring a DACA bill to the floor. Join Kirsten Powers and the panel.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the United States barrels toward a government shutdown, Americans are asking who's in charge here? Plus, reports Donald Trump's attorney paid a porn star for silence. Join Nia-Malika Henderson and the panel.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump warns a government shutdown could happen, while Paul Ryan scrambles to get fellow Republicans on board with a short-term plan to keep the doors open. And the President's chief of staff John Kelly is under fire, after saying Trump's campaign pledge for a border wall was "uninformed" and that Mexico won't pay for it. Join Nia-Malika Henderson and the panel.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Arizona's junior senator Jeff Flake calls out President Trump, his fellow Republican, for his attacks on the press - and the White House says Flake just wants attention. Plus, Steve Bannon makes a deal to sit down with Bob Mueller's team. Join Nia-Malika Henderson and the panel.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump now says he wants immigrants from "everywhere", as the firestorm over his vulgar comments continues. And Steve Bannon testifies to the House Intel committee amid reports he is subpoenaed - by Bob Mueller. Join Nia-Malika Henderson and the panel.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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President Trump sparks global outrage after saying immigrants to the U.S. from African nations hail from "sh*thole countries" and asking "Why do we need more Haitians? Take them out." And the President cancels an upcoming trip to the U.K., blaming Barack Obama for a decision made by George W. Bush. Join Nia-Malika Henderson and the panelTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump says it not once, not twice - but eight times: there was no collusion. But Mueller and Congress have yet to weigh in. And the White House touts an economic poll that gives credit to ... former President Obama? Join Nia-Malika Henderson and the panel.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump reminds us all that he is ratings gold, touting the "reviews" from his mind-boggling immigration meeting. And Steve Bannon gets booted from Breitbart ... will he ever get back into Trump's good graces? Join Nia-Malika Henderson and the panel.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An unprecedented look inside what would be a usually private meeting between President Trump and a bipartisan group of lawmakers. And a top Senate Democrat releases transcripts from a hearing with the co-founders of Fusion GPS. Join Nia-Malika Henderson and the panel.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump - and a slew of top aides - fire back at the author of "Fire and Fury" over claims Trump's fitness for office is questioned by those closest to him. Steve Bannon tries to get back into the President's good graces ... but a source says it is too little, too late. And Oprah 2020? Join Nia-Malika Henderson and the panel.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A source close to Attorney General Jeff Sessions says President Donald Trump tried to stop Sessions from recusing himself from the Russia investigation. Plus, the author of an explosive book about Trump says the book is accurate, despite the White House's attacks. Join Nia-Malika Henderson and the panel.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

White House press secretary Sarah Sanders faced a second day of questions about the revelations in the new book by Michael Wolff. Sanders called the book "complete fantasy" and characterized it as "sad" and "pathetic". She also downplayed President Trump's relationship with former adviser Steve Bannon, saying the two "were never particularly close". Join Nia-Malika Henderson and panel.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a new book by Michael Wolff, former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon calls the 2016 Trump Tower meeting "treasonous". The bombshell book also reveals details of the wild first year of Donald Trump's presidency. Trump is firing back claiming that Bannon "lost his mind". Join Nia-Malika Henderson and the panel.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Day two of 2018 and President Donald Trump is tweeting about Iran, North Korea, Pakistan and so much more. He's also focused on his aggressive legislative agenda for the new year. Join Nia-Malika Henderson and our panel.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump crosses off last minute agenda items before heading south to Florida. Trump signed the tax reform bill into law at a ceremony in the Oval Office and said his next focus will be on infrastructure. Plus, Trump gives an unusual gift to the media. Join Joe Johns and the panel.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A day after a much-needed win, President Trump gets a stunning rebuke - from the United Nations - over his decision to name Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. One of the Senate's top Democrats warns the White House that firing Robert Mueller would be a "gross abuse of power." And Congress scrambles as the clock ticks down to a government shutdown. Join Joe Johns and the panel.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump and the Republicans take a victory lap after the tax bill passes Congress. But their work isn't done yet, as a Friday deadline to avoid a government shutdown looms. And Donald Trump Jr. revives one of his dad's signature campaign lines while taking aim at Bob Mueller's Russia probe. Join Joe Johns and the panel.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The House makes good on its promise to pass tax reform, now it is the Senate's turn. And President Trump gets closer to his first major legislative win of the year. Join Joe Johns and the panel from WashingtonTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump takes on China, Russia and immigration as part of his plan to keep the U.S. safe. Republicans get closer to their first big legislative win of the year on tax reform. And while the President says he is not considering firing Bob Mueller, that isn't stopping the White House from throwing jabs at the special counsel. Join Joe Johns and the panel.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump, along with House and Senate Republicans, chug along with their tax bill in hopes of delivering it just in time for the holidays. Wait until you find out the one word that Trump's national security team does not bring up during their briefings. Plus, another White House staffer exits. Join Kate and the panel.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Doug Jones becomes became the first Democrat in a generation to win a Senate seat in Alabama. Roy Moore's defeat is a damaging setback to President Trump and the Republican agenda for 2018 and beyond. Plus, the second-highest ranking official at the Justice Department testifies on Capitol Hill. Join Kate and the panel.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alabama voters go to the polls to decide between Roy Moore and Doug Jones. The Senate race is dominating the national dialogue. Plus, President Trump calls Senator Kirsten Gillibrand a "lightweight" and worse, after she calls on him to resign. Join Kate and the panel.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Voters in Alabama go to the polls on Tuesday to decide who is going to be their next U.S. senator. Democratic candidate Doug Jones barnstormed the state this weekend, while Republican Roy Moore seems to have disappeared. The two candidates are also getting some A-list help. President Trump recorded a robocall for Moore and Barack Obama recorded one for Jones. Join Kate and panel.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Democratic Senator Al Franken says he will resign in the coming weeks following allegations that he touched women inappropriately. In his announcement on the Senate floor, he also took a swipe at President Trump and Roy Moore. Plus, the FBI director defends the bureau just days after Trump said it was "in tatters" and the "worst in history." Join Kate and the panel.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump names Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and says the U.S. will move its embassy to the city from Tel Aviv. An avalanche of Democratic senators call on one of their own to resign amid sexual misconduct allegations. And Donald Trump Jr. talks to lawmakers for the first time in the Russia probe. Join Kate and the panel.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michael Flynn's former deputy is under scrutiny for inconsistent statements on her former boss' conversations with a Russian ambassador. President Trump's legal team in apparent disarray over whether or not he can face obstruction charges. And Republicans are all in on Roy Moore ... or are they? Join Kate and the panel.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

... That's a key question swirling in Washington legal circles right now after Donald Trump's attorney suggested the president is exempt from charges of obstruction of justice. And forget the past, now Trump's all in for Roy Moore. Join Kate and the panel for a lively discussion.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michael Flynn, President Trump's former National Security Adviser, pleads guilty to lying to the FBI -- and says he is cooperating with Robert Mueller's Russia probe. The New York Times says President Trump pressured Republican senators to drop their Russia investigations. And the Senate moves closer to passing tax reform. Join Kate and the panel.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Washington rumor mill is in overdrive, after reports that Rex Tillerson may soon be out as Secretary of State - and CIA Director Mike Pompeo may be in. Outrage grows in the United Kingdom in the wake of President Trump's retweets of an anti-Muslim video. And an about-face for Nancy Pelosi, who now says it is time for John Conyers to resign. Join Kate and the panel.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump causes outrage by re-tweeting three inflammatory videos from a British far-right account with anti-Muslim content. Plus, Trump's assault on the truth raises new questions about his temperament and judgment. Join Kate and panel.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump and Congress return to Washington as Republicans try to heal their divisions - and pass tax reform. The President slams Roy Moore's opponent in the Alabama senate race, furthering the divide with members of his own party. Plus, the media and a 2016 campaign scandal resurfaces as just the latest distractions for the White House. Join Kate and the panel.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump breaks his silence, all but endorsing Roy Moore while casting doubt on his accusers. A top House Democrat faces calls to resign - from his own party - amid an ethics probe. And the President takes aim (again) on Twitter at two of his favorite foes: LaVar Ball and the NFL. Join Paula Newton and the panel.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump and Vladimir Putin hold an hour-long chat - but were they able to find a solution for Syria? The Justice Department tells AT&T not so fast on its $85 billion bid to buy Time Warner. And the annual Thanksgiving turkey pardon takes a political turn. Join John Berman and the panel.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A busy day for President Trump, at the White House and on Twitter, as he names North Korea a state sponsor of terrorism while reigniting feuds with Senator Jeff Flake and the father of a UCLA basketball player. Plus, is Jared Kushner a hero in the Russia probe? His lawyer says yes. Join John Berman and the panel.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alabama Republican Senate candidate Roy Moore faces new accusations of sexual assault and President Donald Trump has yet to weigh in. But Mitch McConnell is - and he says he knows one man who could help get the GOP out of this Moore mess. Join Joe Johns and the panel today from Washington.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Attorney General Jeff Sessions faced a grilling on Capitol Hill while testifying he has never lied under oath regarding what he knew and when he knew it about the interactions between the presidential campaign of Donald Trump and Russia. Plus, the son of President Donald Trump has a bit of a Twitter problem-- just ask Wikileaks. Join Kate and the panel.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump wraps up his Asia trip with a new round of controversies, from a chat with the Philippines president to jabs at the U.S. intel community and Kim Jong Un. Plus, an Alabama Senate candidate remains defiant, while his party lines up against him. Join Kate and the panel.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump talked tough on the campaign trail against China, so why all the adulation to President Xi in person? Plus, the Republican's tax reform plan isn't going as planned, and markets are reacting. Join us!To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Democrats sweep elections both big and small just one year after Donald Trump won the presidency. What does it mean for the big political battle ahead in 2018? Plus, Trump issues a warning directly to North Korea: "do not underestimate us." Join Kate and the panel.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump's more diplomatic tone on North Korea has people scratching their heads ahead of his big speech to the Korean National Assembly - will he stay on message? Plus, Trump's name is not on the ballot in today's election for Virginia governor, but it does mark a real test for how much political pull the president has one year into his term. Join Kate and the panel.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump heads to Asia for a high stakes trip focused on trade and national security. But the Russia probe looms large, as two members of the President's inner circle are now in Robert Mueller's sights. And a bombshell new claim reopens old wounds for the Democrats. Join Kate and the panel.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump heads to Asia for a high stakes trip focused on trade and national security. But the Russia probe looms large, as two members of the President's inner circle are now in Robert Mueller's sights. And a bombshell new claim reopens old wounds for the Democrats. Join Kate and the panel.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump pushes back on reports he is fuming about the Mueller probe, saying everything is fine. Lawmakers raise concerns after the President tweets the NYC terror suspect should get the death penalty. And another presidential nominee calls it quits.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the wake of the deadliest terror attack in New York since 9/11, there's lots of finger pointing on who's to blame. But should anyone, especially the president, be politicizing the attack at all? Join us!To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

State of America is a daily news program on CNN International hosted by Kate Bolduan. An intelligent, informed and unbiased look at the American political system.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump started his Monday by finding out three of this campaign associates have been caught up in Robert Mueller's wide-ranging investigation. Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort and campaign associate Rick Gates pleaded not guilty to the charges against them. But a third person, a former foreign policy adviser to the Trump campaign, George Papadopoulos, pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI about his contacts with Russians. Join Kate and the panel.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump faces new scrutiny for potentially tinkering in the investigation into the Russian uranium deal. Did he just blur the lines between the White House and the Justice Department? Plus, the JFK files revealed but leave a huge unanswered question: was Lee Harvey Oswald a CIA agent? Join Joe Johns and the panel from Washington.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tax reform in reach, after a budget resolution narrowly passes in the House. President Trump makes good on a campaign promise to tackle the opioid crisis. And it is the day conspiracy theorists have been waiting for, as the JFK assassination files are set to be released. Join Kate and panel.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump dismisses criticism from Republican Senators Jeff Flake and Bob Corker and says his party has "great unity". Plus, the infamous Russian dossier is back, but there are new questions about who helped bankroll it. Join Kate and panel.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump has lunch with top Republicans on Capitol Hill today and a food fight breaks out before he even arrives. Plus, there's a new Russian investigation. Join Kate and the panel.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump wants to focus on tax reform, but he keeps tweeting about a condolence call. Today, Trump disputed a widow's account of a call he made to her following the death of her Army sergeant husband in Niger earlier this month. Plus, Trump issues a warning to Republicans to pass tax cuts or lose in 2018. Join Kate and the panel.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Who's in and who's out? These days in the Trump White House, it's more about who's out. Hear why that's concerning even top Republicans now. Join Kate Bolduan and the panel on this week's State of America.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After 22 months, at least $25 million, more than 2,800 subpoenas, nearly 500 search warrants and 500 witnesses... Bob Mueller's Russia investigation is complete. The verdict is in. Or is it really? Join Kate Bolduan and the panel for this week's State of America.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It shouldn't be a surprise that when Democrats won back control of the House, things were going to be different in Washington. But no one could predict just how fast, wide and deep the Democrats are looking to dive into the Trump Administration. Join Kate Bolduan and the panel for this week's podcast.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump leaves Hanoi without a deal. Meanwhile, Michael Cohen's testimony gives House Dems a blueprint for investigation.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The country is bracing for impact... as Robert Mueller's Russia report could come as early as next week. What will Congress get to see? And will the public ever find out? Join Kate Bolduan and the panel on the State of America podcast.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former governor Bill Weld takes a step toward challenging President Trump in 2020 as a Republican, while the Democratic 2020 field tries to hash out the issues. Meanwhile, President Trump declares a national emergency to get his border wall.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The State of the Union Address: It's required by the American constitution. It's one of the biggest moments for a president. And this year it almost didn't happen. Join Kate Bolduan for State of America!To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We may have just begun 2019, but the race for 2020 is already in full swing. Meet the Democrats who say they're ready to take on Donald Trump... and become America's next president. Join Kate Bolduan on this week's State of America podcast.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

U.S. foreign policy toward Syria ... what is it exactly? It's a question now more than ever in the Trump Administration. Are American troops pulling out or staying put? Even the president doesn't seem to know.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From the midterm elections to Mueller, sources say President Trump is in an increasingly foul mood. And that could mean shakeups to his staff. Plus, will Nancy Pelosi win the gavel battle in Congress? Join Kate and the panel.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Democrats regain control in congress, so why is President Trump claiming victory? Plus, it's back to the future in Florida, where a possible recount looms. Join Kate Bolduan on State of America.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jamal Khashoggi's apparent killing abroad puts President Trump in a bind at home. Plus, Donald Trump rolls out a new campaign strategy ... one that won't fit on a bumper sticker. Join Kate and the panel!To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lawmakers urge the President Trump to act on missing Saudi journalist, Jamal Khashoggi. Plus, a monster CAT 4 hurricane can't keep Trump from the campaign trail. And Kanye West says his 'MAGA' hat makes him feel like Superman. Join us on the podcast!To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Washington waits and wonders, as Brett Kavanaugh clears a key hurdle in his Supreme Court confirmation battle. But will he actually make it to the highest court in the U.S.? Join Kate Bolduan and the panel.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices