CNN Political Briefing

CNN Political Briefing
CATEGORY: News
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.
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Fetterman Back on Campaign TrailAfter taking a break post-stroke, John Fetterman is back on the campaign trail - and the Pennsylvania Senate race is heating up. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains how Fetterman's supporters are reac…
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Trump Could Announce '24 Bid Before MidtermsOne thing seems to be clear: former President Donald Trump will run for office again. The question now is when will he announce? CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down the divide inside the Republican…
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High Inflation Haunts Biden & DemocratsA key inflation measure out today confirms inflation is still on the rise, when the White House and the Federal Reserve want to see the opposite. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down the latest data…
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Jan. 6 Could’ve Been the “Spark” of a “New Civil War”In its seventh public hearing today, the January 6 House select committee zeroed in on the alleged direct connection between former President Donald Trump and far-right, extremist groups as the mob gathered tha…
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Democrats Start to Worry About 2024Recent polling show Americans are worried about the country’s direction – and that could spell trouble for Democrats in both the midterm elections and in 2024. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains what…
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Biden's Next Steps on Abortion RightsPresident Joe Biden signed an executive order today aimed at protecting abortion rights, but recognizes there's more to be done. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains the executive order, and how aborti…
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Dems Raise Concerns About Biden as Midterms ApproachAs the White House and Democrats in Congress gear up for midterms in November, many in the party fear the West Wing's lack of urgency and authority will make their midterms problems worse than they already are.…
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Jan. 6 Panel Caught a Big FishFormer President Donald Trump’s White House Counsel Pat Cipollone is expected to comply with the January 6 House select committee’s subpoena and testify this week. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains…
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Both Parties Start to Set 2024 SightsMidterm primary season isn't even over yet, but that doesn''t mean Republicans and Democrats aren't laying the groundwork for potential presidential campaigns. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down s…
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Jan. 6 Panel Alleges Witness InterferenceAfter Cassidy Hutchinson’s explosive public testimony this week, sources say she told the January 6 House select committee she was one of the cooperating witnesses Trump world sought to influence. CNN Correspon…
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A Historic End to a Controversial SCOTUS TermThe Supreme Court ended one of the most controversial terms the nation has seen in decades by swearing in a new justice and issuing some consequential decisions. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks Just…
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Lessons Learned from Latest PrimariesFive states held primaries on Tuesday and the results tell us a lot about what issues Republican primary voters care more about. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down results in key states like Color…
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Jan. 6 Panel’s Surprise Hearing was ShockingThe January 6 House select committee held an explosive hearing with an ex-Trump White House aide as its star witness, Cassidy Hutchinson. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down the most shocking testi…
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Roe Reversal Reverberates Across the USAs CNN Political Director David Chalian explains, the political fallout from the Supreme Court’s decision to end the federal constitutional right to an abortion continues. CNN spoke to Vice President Kamala Har…
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SCOTUS Has Spoken on Abortion RightsThe Supreme Court overturned nearly five decades of court rulings guaranteeing the constitutional right to an abortion. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down how all three branches of government are…
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The Supreme Court & Senate Act on GunsThe Supreme Court struck down a New York concealed carry law, while the Senate advanced a bipartisan gun safety reform bill. CNN’s Chris Cillizza breaks down the details of both the ruling and the bill, and why…
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Jan. 6 Panel Faces Threats After Hearing About ThemIn the January 6 House select committee's fourth public hearing, state and local officials detailed the pressure they faced by the former President and his team for not overturning the 2020 election and the thr…
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It’s Election Day in AL, VA, GA & DCVoters in Alabama, Virginia, Georgia, and Washington DC head to the polls today in primary races and runoffs for general elections in November. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down the key races to…
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Biden Knows “People are Really Down”President Joe Biden did a rare interview with the Associated Press in the Oval Office where he got candid about the mood of America. CNN’s David Chalian explains what Biden had to say about inflation, gas price…
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Pence Chose Democracy Over TrumpToday was the January 6 House Select Committee’s third televised hearing. Through witnesses close to former Vice President Mike Pence, it became clear that Pence never believed he had the power to overturn the…