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Going back on a campaign pledge not to pardon his son Hunter, President Biden does exactly that. Plus, Donald Trump's FBI shakeup. We also look at how rebels in Syria rapidly seized the country's second largest city. And regions around the Great Lakes get hammered with up to five feet of snow.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mexico's president refutes Donald Trump's claim that she agreed to close the border. More lawmakers become the targets of bomb threats and swatting incidents. Plus, could some surprising names soon be up for pardons as Trump returns to office? And how the day once defined by stampedes and fistfights is taking on a new role for retailers.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israel's prime minister celebrates a temporary ceasefire with Hezbollah. The nation's next border czar threatens to jail anyone who tries to block Trump's mass deportations. The leaders of Kamala Harris's failed campaign open up about what they think went wrong.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donald Trump rolls out his day-one plan to slap tariffs on two US allies and one longtime adversary. Special counsel Jack Smith is dropping all charges in both federal cases against the president-elect. Will Trump seek retribution? President Biden's final decision in office could be his most difficult: Will he pardon his son before leaving the White House?   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Republicans are bracing for a bumpy road to confirm some of Donald Trump's controversial cabinet picks. Elon Musk gets a new teammate in Congress to help him cut government spending. Plus, we take a look at the very strange tradition to save a few fortunate turkeys from the fate of the Thanksgiving Day feast.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donald Trump taps his second attorney general pick after Matt Gaetz bows out. Plus, Trump's plans to shake up the FBI. And Vladimir Putin sends a nuclear message to the West. Also, a punishing storm bringing record rainfall inches its way across the Northwest.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The House Ethics committee report on Donald Trump's attorney general pick Matt Gaetz is due today. Will they decide to release it or bury it forever? Plus, Trump wants Dr. Oz to join his team. And a powerful storm unleashes a month's worth of rain, hurricane-force winds and dumps a ton of snow on the Pacific Northwest.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We begin this morning with new info on the sexual assault allegations against Matt Gaetz, Donald Trump's choice to be defense secretary. Meanwhile, VP-elect JD Vance is back on Capitol Hill today. Can he convince senators to back Gaetz? Plus, that Northwest bomb cyclone topples trees, turns roads into rivers, and dumps over a foot of snow. And for some places, the worst is still to come.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Representative Gaetz paid both of my clients for sexual favors." That's from the lawyer for two women making allegations against Donald Trump's attorney general pick, Matt Gaetz. Plus, we explore the Capitol Hill bathroom bill proposed by a Republican congresswoman. And an urgent weather warning is issued for significant snowfall and life-threatening conditions as a bomb cyclone approaches the West Coast.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Democratic Congressman Brendan Boyle joins the show to discuss how his party moves forward after the election. Plus, the Kremlin responds to President Biden allowing Ukraine to use long-range American missiles inside Russia.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the same day Republicans officially score a governing trifecta - president, House, Senate - Donald Trump names infamous vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to run the Department of Health & Human Services. Meanwhile, the timing of Matt Gaetz's resignation from the House immediately following his selection as Attorney General raises serious questions. And Dems continue their post-election soul searching as they try to determine what went wrong.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donald Trump stuns many by tapping Congressman Matt Gaetz to lead the Justice Department. Almost as surprising is his choice of Democrat-turned-MAGA Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence. Meanwhile, Senate Republicans elect John Thune to lead them. All this occurs on the same day Joe Biden welcomes the former president back to the White House, a courtesy Trump didn't extend to Biden four years ago.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donald Trump picks a Fox News host and army veteran as his defense secretary and a familiar face as his right-hand man in Israel. Plus, Senate Republicans meet today behind closed doors to vote on who will replace Mitch McConnell as their leader. And federal workers' jobs will soon be at the mercy of Elon Musk after the president-elect named him and Vivek Ramaswamy to run the new Department of Government Efficiency.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donald Trump, looking to stack his White House with staunch defenders, is expected to tap Senator Marco Rubio to be the nation's top diplomat. Meanwhile, the DOJ braces for the retribution and potential revenge Trump has promised for his political enemies. And as Republicans scramble for the top spot in the Senate, the question is: who will the president-elect endorse?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With just over two months until Inauguration Day, Donald Trump is talking unity after campaigning on retribution. Meanwhile, Democrats are pointing fingers, asking what went wrong and what comes next after their crushing defeat.Plus, a FEMA employee is fired after telling hurricane relief workers to skip homes with Trump signs. And, concerns about election fraud are disappearing in the wake of Trump's victory.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, we take a look at Susie Wiles, a key member of Donald Trump's inner circle who he just named chief of staff. Plus, can Republicans squeak out another win and keep control of the House? And Democrats are looking inward, trying to figure out what went wrong and what's next for the party.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Despite losing the race, Kamala Harris says she's not giving up hope as her party faces a reckoning. Meanwhile, the Republican party rides a red wave into Washington on the verge of a unified GOP government. And Democrats play the blame game as they begin searching for answers.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Polls are open across the East Coast and the very first votes have already been cast. By this time tomorrow, we could know who will be the next president ... or not. Kamala Harris is counting on Oprah and other celebrities to push her over the finish line in the final hours. Also, Donald Trump's onetime primary opponent-turned outspoken supporter Vivek Ramaswamy joins the show live.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Both candidates are set to deliver their final messages in the crucial commonwealth. Meanwhile, a shocking new poll shows Kamala Harris leading in Iowa. Democrats haven't won the Hawkeye state since 2012. And we revisit Harris' surprise cameo on Saturday Night Live.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donald Trump goes after political foe Liz Chaney with some of his darkest, most violent rhetoric yet. Meanwhile, JD Vance follows his running mate onto the internet's biggest podcast, suggesting to Joe Rogan that upper- and middle-class kids "become trans" for college admissions and Trump may earn "normal gay guy vote."  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why both the Trump and Harris campaigns are talking about "garbage" in the closing days of the presidential race. Why winning Wisconsin is so crucial, and how third-party candidates might impact voters in the Badger State.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kamala Harris makes her final case to voters six days out from Election Day, making her "closing arguments" at the Ellipse, the same place where Donald Trump inspired his supporters to storm the Capitol on January 6.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With a week to go before Election Day, Donald Trump is on defense as Democrats compare his Madison Square Garden rally to a 1939 pro-Nazi gathering. This, as Kamala Harris warns that if the former president wins he'll spend his first day back in the Oval Office working on his enemies list.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donald Trump's rally at Madison Square Garden yesterday was full of racist and vulgar remarks, including a speaker who risked alienating a key group of voters by saying, "There's literally a floating island of garbage in the middle of the ocean right now. I think it's called Puerto Rico." And JD Vance tries to clarify his running mate's comments about the "enemy within."  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Campaigning in Georgia, Kamala Harris' most anticipated celebrity supporter will take the stage tonight. Meanwhile, Donald Trump goes somewhere even he admits he's not gone before. Plus, in the fight for Congress, we're getting a clearer picture of where voters stand with the balance of power hanging in the balance. And, with Florida voters set to decide whether to enshrine abortion rights, we speak with Democratic challenger to Senator Rick Scott, Debbie Mucarsel-Powell.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the latest installment of our "Battleground Beat" we look at two vital "blue wall" states with Michigan Congressman Dan Kildee and Pennsylvania Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donald Trump continues to bash Kamala Harris on the campaign trail, this time taking aim at her schedule. This, as Trump's former Chief of Staff John Kelly says his one-time boss fits “into the general definition of fascist” and told him he wanted the “kind of generals Hitler had.”  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two weeks to go, two very different closing arguments from Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. The VP is relying on unlikely ally Liz Cheney in her push to win over Republicans in blue wall states. The former president is courting the Latino vote, accusing Harris of "letting vicious gangs take over" in Miami. We speak live with Miami Mayor Francis Suarez to find out how Trump's messaging is resonating there. Plus: A high-stakes meeting in the Middle East after the death of a top Hamas leader.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris ramp up their attacks on each other as the race for the White House enters its final two weeks. Elon Musk's latest strategy to boost support for Trump sparks calls for an investigation. And as the campaigns collide in Michigan, we speak live with Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: How a routine Israeli operation in Gaza led to the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, the man behind the October 7 massacre that left over 1,200 people dead.  Plus: "These days it's really a pleasure anywhere in New York without a subpoena for my appearance." Highlights from Donald Trump's speech at the annual Al Smith dinner.  And: Former Virginia Republican Rep. Barbara Comstock joins us to talk about what she calls the silent majority that she thinks will help Kamala Harris.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kamala Harris engages in a fiery back-and-forth during a tense Fox News interview, hoping to peel away voters in the final weeks. Plus, Donald Trump once again downplays January 6, calling it "a day of love." Meanwhile, North Carolina starts early voting as the cleanup from Hurricane Helene continues. GOP Congressman Chuck Edwards joins the show live. And we bring you the latest on the investigation into the stunning death of the former One Direction star Liam Payne.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today we examine new polls out showing a race that is still virtually tied. Meanwhile, more than 300,000 people in the all-important state of Georgia showed up on day one of early voting. Plus, both candidates are brushing off criticism of their campaign styles. And we take a look at one very influential grassroots group that hopes to move voters in Trump's direction.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With just three weeks to go, Kamala Harris tries to sharpen the distinction between her and Donald Trump by urging voters to "listen to his words." We take a look at the must-win Peach State as Georgia kicks off early voting today. Meanwhile, the Trump campaign focuses on Bill Clinton's words about immigration to use to their advantage. And Florida Republican Congressman Byron Donalds joins us live to discuss the state of the race.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With just three weeks to go till Election Day, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump remain locked in a dead heat. How are both campaigns trying to address the gender gap in the final stretch? Plus, using some of his darkest language yet, Trump advocates the use of force to handle "the enemy from within." And the US deploys advanced weapons and troops to help the threat that Israel faces from Iran.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: Kamala Harris brings out the big dogs as former Presidents Obama and Clinton hit the trail in support of the VP. Obama's direct message to Black men: it’s "not acceptable" to sit out this election.  Plus: Campaigning in Detroit, Donald Trump warns "this whole country will end up being like Detroit if she's your president."  And: In our battleground beat, we head to Pennsylvania, the state most strategists think will decide the fate of the White House.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Police are beginning search and rescue efforts after Hurricane Milton hammered Florida with life-threatening floods, extreme wind and deadly tornadoes. In St. Petersburg, a once-in-a-thousand-year rainfall dumped at least 18 inches of rain on the area. In nearby Tampa, the roof of the Tampa Bay Rays baseball stadium was ripped off by the storm. It had been housing thousands of first responders. More than three million people were without power.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As Hurricane Milton continues to barrel toward Florida, Tampa's mayor finds herself in rumor control, trying to tamp down misinformation just hours before the storm hits. Plus, Kamala Harris struggles to stay loyal to Joe Biden but also differentiate herself from the president. Meanwhile, we bring you a new account of private, tense and uncensored discussions between Biden and Benjamin Netanyahu.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As today's show begins, Hurricane Milton -- the second major storm to hit Florida's coast in two weeks -- has been downgraded to a Category 4 but is expected to regain strength before an expected landfall tomorrow evening near Tampa. Florida officials are bracing for impact while still clearing debris from Hurricane Helene, distributing sandbags and encouraging people to evacuate. Tampa. Our extensive coverage begins with meteorologist Derek Van Dam.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israel today marks the somber anniversary of the October 7 Hamas terror attacks as it fights a war now expanding to multiple fronts. Debunking the rumors, FEMA administrators set the record straight about the response to Hurricane Helene as the Trump campaign pushes false claims. Meanwhile, Florida's Gulf Coast prepares for another major hurricane. And Kamala Harris dismisses right-wing criticism over not having biological children.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With a little more than a month to go before Election Day, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are getting high-profile help as they campaign in must-win states. The port strike ends for the moment as union members reach a tentative agreement. Trump slams the White House's call for restraint as Israel weighs their counter to Iran's missile attack.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donald Trump lashes out as fresh details from his 2020 election interference case are revealed. Fears rise of nationwide price hikes and shortages as the port strikes by tens of thousands of dockworkers marches on. Beirut is hit again as Israel vows to strike back at Iran. President Biden deploys active duty troops to help as Hurricane Helene's death toll rises.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israel vows retaliation following Iran's attack as fears of an all-out war reach new heights. JD Vance and Tim Walz keep it civil on the debate stage, but will the last expected matchup between the campaigns change any minds before election day? President Biden and Vice President Harris are set to visit areas hurting the most in the aftermath of hurricane Helene.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israel moves troops into Lebanon despite calls from the White House for a diplomatic resolution. Tim Walz and JD Vance are preparing for their first and only debate tonight in what may be the last time the campaigns face off on stage. Hundreds of people are still reported missing and recovery operations continue as devastated communities are trying to rebuild after Helene.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More airstrikes in Lebanon's capital city days after the assassination of Hezbollah's leader. Hundreds reported missing, millions without power as communities across six southeastern states are left devastated by Helene. How Tim Walz and JD Vance are readying for tomorrow night's vice presidential debates. Donald Trump doubles down on insults, leaving some GOP allies urging him to stay on message.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Officials and residents are dealing with the aftermath of Helene after it made landfall in Florida's Big Bend as the strongest hurricane their on record. Rescuers worked through the night saving dozens of people from rising floodwaters. And despite quickly weakening, the monster as it moves up through Georgia.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Catastrophic and life-threatening Hurricane Helene is rapidly intensifying and expected to be a major storm when it makes landfall tonight. Kamala Harris makes her pitch to the middle-class, but are undecided voters buying it? The mayor of New York is now facing criminal charges after an investigation into corruption and illegal campaign donations.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israel warns displaced residents in southern Lebanon not to come back as Hezbollah launches a missile dangerously close to Tel Aviv. Florida's entire west coast is bracing for a direct hit from what could be a major hurricane. Boeing workers say they were pressured to put speed over quality when they were building the planes that we all fly in every day.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israel and Lebanon once again exchange cross-border strikes overnight as the West looks to prevent a wider war. Plus, with six weeks to go before Election Day, both campaigns are urging supporters to vote early, even as Donald Trump calls early voting "stupid." And new statistics from the FBI show violent crime, a focal point of Trump's campaign, is actually down.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New polling shows just how close things are in battleground states just six weeks out from November 5. Kamala Harris accepts CNN's invitation for another debate, but Donald Trump claims it's too late. Israel warns civilians to leave parts of Lebanon as strikes ramp up. Is North Carolina really back in play? Democrats see a path to victory after a scandal rocks the governor's race.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Breaking with tradition, the Teamsters decide not to endorse a candidate. Donald Trump talks like he's got the vote locked up. Plus, the first interest rate slash since 2020 puts the Fed right in the middle of a neck-and-neck presidential race. And we talk to battleground Wisconsin's former lieutenant governor about the keys to victory in the pivotal Badger State.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"The clear sign from incitement to action is coming from the rhetoric of JD Vance and Donald Trump." "They haven't learned a damn thing and they're gonna get somebody killed." Both sides blame the other for the rise in political division. Plus, Sean Diddy Combs, accused of threatening, abusing, and coercing victims to fulfill his sexual desires, has his bail denied. Also: Israel hits Hezbollah with a wave of exploding pagers, furthering fears of a wider regional war. And: The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates today for the first time since 2020, just weeks from the election.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donald Trump offers a first-hand account about the apparent assassination attempt against him as new details emerge about the suspect. President Biden condemns political violence as Republicans point the finger across the aisle. Embattled music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs is arrested in Manhattan.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For the second time in two months, lawmakers are demanding answers after another apparent assassination attempt against Donald Trump. JD Vance defends his echoing of false claims that Haitian migrants are eating pets in Ohio. Trump declares his hatred for Taylor Swift after her endorsement of Kamala Harris.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donald Trump says he won't debate Kamala Harris again as new polling shows the debate didn't do much for either candidate. So what can they do to move the needle? Plus, a rare rebuke from the attorney general, who slams efforts to turn the Justice Department into a political weapon. And: How much sway does a 9-11 conspiracy theorist have over the former president?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump meet for the first time on the debate stage. We review each contentious moment, all the policy arguments, and how the vice president's strategy of putting Trump on the defensive paid off. Also: Taylor Swift endorsed Harris just moments after the debate concluded. How might that affect the race?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Democrats are cautiously optimistic while Republicans are assessing the damage after Kamala Harris and Donald Trump faced off. The debate's viral moment about dogs supposedly being eaten has Ohio officials weighing in on the former president's fake claims. And the crew of the Space X Polaris Dawn mission prepares to embark on the first commercial spacewalk.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are in their final hours of preparation for tonight's debate. Can either candidate move the needle?  Plus: Republicans and Democrats release dueling reports on the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan as both parties tried to blame the other.  And: What did JD Vance say Mike Pence should have done on January 6?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A new major poll shows Donald Trump with a slim one-point lead within the margin of error heading into tomorrow's debate. Meanwhile, the former president threatens election officials with criminal prosecution if he winds up victorious in November.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: The father of the Georgia high school shooting suspect is now under arrest and faces multiple charges after giving his son an AR-15 as a "birthday present."  Plus: In a major surprise, Hunter Biden decides to plead guilty in his tax evasion trial.  And: Taylor Swift shows up to support boyfriend Travis Kelce at the NFL season opener amid rumors of a looming breakup.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Another tragic school shooting rocks the United States as a 14-year-old student kills two classmates and two teachers. Donald Trump and Kamala Harris finally reach an agreement about their debate face offset for just fine five days from now. Harris splits with President Biden on some key economic policies. Another Republican opponent of Donald Trump throws her support behind the Democratic nominee.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With just nine weeks left until election day, brand new CNN polling out this morning shows just how tight the race is across key must-win states. Michigan, a state that went red in 2016 and blue in 2020 is still a tossup this time around. Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens joins us live. Plus, the youngest son of former Senator and presidential candidate John McCain calls out Donald Trump, saying the former president's photo-op in Arlington was a violation. And pressure on Benjamin Netanyahu continues to mount.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hundreds of thousands of protesters take to the streets in Israel following the murder of six hostages by Hamas. They're demanding a ceasefire and hostage deal. President Biden echoes the sentiment of protesters who claim Benjamin Netanyahu isn't doing enough to move negotiations in the right direction.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thousands of Israelis are flooding the streets, angry at their government after six hostages were found murdered in Gaza. President Biden and VP Harris are working furiously to get the negotiations back on track. Plus, Donald Trump pulls an abortion flip-flop in just 24 hours. He said he'd vote yes - and then no - on Florida's six-week abortion ban.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In an exclusive interview with CNN, Kamala Harris sits down faces questions on where she would take the country and vows to bring in diverse voices. Would she name a Republican to her cabinet? Meanwhile, Donald Trump addresses the controversy at Arlington National Cemetery after he was accused of breaking the law during a moment with Gold Star families.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With new polling showing just how tight the race for the White House is in the critical Sunbelt, Kamala Harris and Tim Walz are making their way across Georgia as they get ready for tonight's big interview on CNN. Both candidates now say they're comfortable with unmuted microphones at the scheduled September 10 debate. Will Trump's team agree? We ask his campaign's senior adviser. Meanwhile, the former president and his running mate JD Vance are in the Rust Belt today talking about the economy and manufacturing in key battleground states ahead of Labor Day.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Special counsel Jack Smith hits Donald Trump with a retooled indictment for his actions on January 6. What did he leave out of a filing following that controversial immunity ruling from the Supreme Court? Plus, CNN has obtained new footage showing then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi evacuating the Capitol on January 6 and capturing her unfiltered reaction to the violence and chaos of that day. And former President Trump says that Joe Biden and Kamala Harris are somewhat responsible for the attack on his life.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: The Trump and Harris teams clash over muted microphones at the debate scheduled for September 10.  Plus: More than 200 Republicans reach across the aisle to support Harris for president.  And: Donald Trump uses the anniversary of the withdrawal from Afghanistan to blame the Biden-Harris administration, but his former national security adviser says Trump should take some of the blame as well.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donald Trump's campaign takes a new approach in the race against Kamala Harris, but one of the main lines of attack continues to be the border. What Democrats now say she needs to do to try to go on offense. Plus, saying "American women are not stupid," Elizabeth Warren is not buying JD Vance's claim that Trump wouldn't sign a national abortion ban. And a leading election forecaster is now classifying North Carolina as a toss-up. Is the South back in play for Democrats?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the most momentous night of her career, Kamala Harris accepts the historic nomination to lead the Democratic ticket. During her speech she made many promises, including to "bring back the bipartisan border security bill that he killed, and I will sign it into law." The "he" she referenced, of course, is Donald Trump, who responded by saying, "(Kamala said) we're going to do this, we're going to do that. We're going to do everything. But she didn't do any of it." We take a look back at a remarkable four days in Chicago.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tim Walz headlines night three of the DNC, rallying Democrats with personal stories of his middle-America roots. Plus, Kamala Harris speaks tonight in historic fashion as she will be the first Black woman and first Asian American to lead a major party ticket. And Democrats put Trump's role in the January 6th insurrection under the microscope.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Barack and Michelle Obama return to rally Democrats around Kamala Harris and warn about what a second Trump term may have in store. Plus, Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff takes the stage, revealing the more personal side of the VP. And we speak with a Texas woman who fled her home state to receive an emergency abortion as reproductive rights remain in the spotlight at the DNC.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Day one of the DNC is in the books with a surprise appearance from Kamala Harris with a message of praise for Joe Biden, who received a lengthy standing ovation. Reproductive rights were a focus during the night.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's day one of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, where Kamala Harris will accept her party's nomination for president. But first, President Biden, attending his 13th DNC tonight, will pass the torch to Harris. Meanwhile, Donald Trump continues to attack the vice president, calling her a "truly radical left lunatic."  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donald Trump says he's "entitled" to attack his opponent on a personal level. Kamala Harris and Joe Biden appear together at an event for the first time since his exit from the 2024 race. Pollster Frank Luntz, well respected by Republicans, joins the show to talk about the bolt of enthusiasm for Harris that he sees changing the race.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: New polls show voters are feeling a burst of enthusiasm for this reshaped presidential race.  Plus: Donald Trump talks about the economy in a swing state, but he could not keep himself from leveling personal attacks.  And: Tim Walz agrees to a VP debate on October 1, but JD Vance is not quite ready to commit.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donald trump touts his immigration plans to Univision as calls for his campaign to stick to policy grow louder. Two more states place abortion on the ballot in November, ensuring it remains a cornerstone issue this election cycle. What was supposed to be an eight-day mission now leaves two astronauts stuck in space for more than 70 days. And there's no end in sight.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: "We cannot have her. She's incompetent. She's as bad as Biden." Donald Trump continues his personal attacks against Kamala Harris as fellow Republicans urge him to stick to the issues.  Plus: Ukraine seizes hundreds of square miles of Russian territory, pushing Putin's back against the wall.  And: Voters in a must-win swing state are thinking about their choice in November in this reshaped presidential race.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donald Trump tries to go on offense against Harris, accusing her of stealing one of his critical policy positions. JD Vance makes interview rounds as he tries to turn the tables on the campaign trail. And we discuss President Biden's first sit-down conversation since he left the 2024 race.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's official: Donald Trump and Kamala Harris will meet on the debate stage. >> Will this debate be as consequential? Plus, Trump's obsession with crowd size hits a new peak. Nancy Pelosi weighs in on Joe Biden's legacy and how a Trump second term could impact that. Gold medal winner Caroline Marks joins the show to reflect on her Olympic journey.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: JD Vance attacks Tim Walz over the latter's military record as the two veterans vie for the same job.  Plus: Kamala Harris shuts down "lock him up" chants from a crowd in Michigan, saying "we'll let the courts handle that."  And: The role foreign intelligence played in foiling a terrorist plot that forced to Taylor Swift to cancel three shows.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tim Walz introduces himself to America after Kamala Harris chooses him as her running mate. We dig deeper into the life of the Minnesota governor, and explore why Harris didn't go with Josh Shapiro. Plus, Debby is still wreaking havoc as cities up and down the East Coast deal with massive flooding.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kamala Harris is expected the name her running mate in just hours. We take a look at the final two contenders. Plus, why Donald Trump is calling for his supporters to stop Googling. Then, Asia markets are rebounding. Will the US follow suit? And It's the second-most expensive House race in history. Can "Squad" member Cori Bush survive today's primary?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Florida prepares for a direct hit from Hurricane Debby. Vice President Kamala Harris prepares to announce her running mate. Donald Trump prepares how best to criticize Harris. Israel prepares for retaliation from Iran.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and former US Marine Paul Whelan were among two dozen detainees released as part of the biggest prisoner exchange between Russia and the West since the Cold War. Donald Trump hits back at Democrats labelling him as "weird." Top vice presidential hopefuls scrap their weekend plans ahead of kamala Harris' expected announcement on Tuesday.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donald Trump sparks backlash after questioning the vice president's racial identity during a combative interview with Black journalists. Plus, the former president downplays the effect his vice presidential selection is having on his campaign. And we explore the fallout in the Middle East after the assassination of a top Hamas political leader heightened fears of a broader war.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hamas political leader Haniyeh is assassinated in Iran, plunging the Middle East conflict into dangerous new phase. Plus, campaigning in Georgia, Kamala Harris issues a dare to Donald Trump.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vice President Harris looks to seize the momentum as she heads to the battleground state of Georgia for the first time as the presumptive Democratic nominee. Plus, Donald Trump comes to the defense of his running mate after a week of bitter backlash. And we bring you CNN's exclusive new reporting on how the Supreme Court came to its controversial decision in the former president's immunity case.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"If a crazy liberal like Kamala Harris gets in the American dream is dead." Donald Trump tries out some apocalyptic rhetoric against his new rival. Plus, President Biden is set to unveil plans to reform the Supreme Court. And Israel vows retribution after a rocket attack kills 12 children in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kamala Harris' nascent presidential campaign gets another boost: the endorsement of former President Barack Obama. Plus, the VP sends a tough message to Israel after her face-to-face meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu. Meanwhile, Donald Trump refuses to commit to a debate against his new opponent.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I revere this office but I love my country more." President Biden explains to the nation why he won't be seeking a second term. Meanwhile, Donald Trump attacks Kamala Harris, giving us a first look at how he plans to handle his new opponent. Plus, the chilling Google search conducted by the gunman who tried to assassinate the former president. And violent protests break out in DC as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu strikes a defiant tone on Capitol Hill.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kamala Harris officially hits the trail as a presidential hopeful, holding her first rally of the 2024 campaign in front of a raucous crowd in Milwaukee. Meanwhile, President Biden will speak from the Oval Office tonight to explain why he's not running again. Plus, protesters fill the Capitol rotunda as nearly 90 members of Congress say they won't attend Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address tonight. And outdoor rallies could soon be a thing of the past for Donald Trump after the attempt on his life.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Just two days since President Biden bowed out of the 2024 race, Vice President Kamala Harris is already the presumptive Democratic nominee, as other party hopefuls line up to pledge their support to her. Meanwhile, Donald Trump's team is already on the attack trying to gain the upper hand against Harris.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joe Biden upends the 2024 race by not seeking reelection, becoming the first president to do so in over 50 years. Now VP Kamala Harris hopes to make the move into the Oval Office, buoyed by a strong endorsement by Biden and several top party leaders. But one big name that hasn't endorsed her just yet is Barack Obama. Plus, could Senator Joe Manchin challenge Harris? Dana asks him that very question on today's show.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: A worldwide IT outage causes dozens of flights around the globe to be grounded this morning, with major airlines including American, Delta, and United all impacted. Also affected: banks and stock exchanges in Europe and Asia. CNN's Marc Stewart begins our coverage in Beijing.  Plus: In a lengthy speech accepting the GOP nomination, Donald Trump called for unity as he recounted his near-death experience. Then he went off-script with political attacks and falsehoods.  And: Sources close to President Biden say he's now considering dropping out of the race.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Biden is now off the campaign trail after testing positive for Covid just as more top Democrats warn him to get out of the race completely. Plus, from relative unknown to the GOP's vice presidential nominee, JD Vance puts himself in the race for 2024. And Donald Trump's set to deliver his first remarks since Saturday's attempt on his life when he accepts the GOP nomination for president for the third time.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donald Trump's former foes unite behind their nominee at the Republican National Convention, while the DNC moves to virtually nominate President Biden ahead of their own convention reignites dissent inside his own party. Plus, US officials learn of an Iranian plot to assassinate former president Trump in the weeks before Saturday's shooting. And the rivalry between two former colleagues flares up on the floor of the RNC.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donald Trump makes his first public appearance at the Republican National Convention in the shadow of the aftermath of the assassination attempt against him. Plus, the Secret Service and local police are at odds over just who's to blame for the deadly shooting at Trump's rally. President Biden says it was a mistake to call for a bullseye on Trump in his first primetime interview.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donald Trump, just days away from becoming the Republican nominee, re-writes his speech in the wake of Saturday's assassination attempt. Questions remain unanswered about how the attempt on the former president's life unfolded and the potential motive of the gunman. Meanwhile, President Biden gives an Oval Office plea to the American people for unity.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

At a crucial press conference which featured more troubling flubs, a defiant President Biden says he's staying in the race despite more calls from Democrats for him to pass the torch. Plus, new CNN reporting on private discussions between Barack Obama and Nancy Pelosi about what to do at the top of the Democratic ticket. Meanwhile, the Trump campaign is preparing for the possibility of a new race against Kamala Harris.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices