CNN's Political Director David Chalian lives, breathes, and sleeps politics, so who better to help make sense of the ever-shifting political landscape? Join David and his colleagues as they ask tough questions, provide insight and analysis, and help you separate the political signal from the noise.
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Dan Merica wore the wrong shoes for New Hampshire
What a week! In the wake of a chaotic Iowa caucus the Democratic presidential contenders are fighting for their electoral lives in New Hampshire. CNN political reporter Dan Merica calls in from the Granite state to describe the very latest. Meanwhile, a newly emboldened President Trump can tout a strong economy and a successful fight against impeachment. Democratic strategist Maria Cardona shares her thoughts on the winning message for her party in its fight for the White House...
A campaign rally in the East Room
President Trump is feeling vindicated...and vindictive. During a remarkable event in the White House East Room, Trump lashed out at rivals and praised steadfast supporters. Meanwhile, confusion continues to overshadow the Iowa caucus results. CNN political director David Chalian explains how a recanvass would work. Plus, CNN chief political correspondent Dana Bash previews tonight's New Hampshire town hall with 2020 longshot Deval Patrick...
An acquittal, a partisan beef, and a single Senator who defied his party
The impeachment saga is over; President Trump has been acquitted. But the intensifying acrimony between Trump and his Democratic rivals was evident at the State of the Union address. He refused to shake the hand of Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi. She, in turn, ripped up her copy of his prepared remarks. Now Republican Senator Mitt Romney, who broke the party line Senate trial vote, is drawing the President's scorn. Plus, the Iowa caucus results continue to be shrouded in controversy...
As Democrats make a mess in Iowa, Trump gloats
It's a bad look for America. Doubt and confusion dominated the Democratic caucuses in Iowa, giving President Trump a reason to gloat. How will the chaos impact the 2020 leading contenders? Plus, on the eve of his all-but-guaranteed acquittal, Trump will deliver the State of the Union address. Will he mention impeachment? CNN senior writer Zach Wolf makes sense of a jaw-dropping 24 hours with CNN political analyst Julie Pace.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn...
2020 primary kicks off as impeachment winds down
One vote is a foregone conclusion, the other is a toss-up. As the Senate wraps up the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump - an acquittal is expected on Wednesday - voters in Iowa are preparing to cast the first votes of the 2020 cycle. CNN political director David Chalian and CNN senior writer Zach Wolf discuss the intersection of these consequential events...
GOP senator: Wrong, yes. Impeachable, no
It's likely going to end how it began - partisan, acrimonious, and with President Donald Trump still in office. Senators Lamar Alexander and Lisa Murkowski both signaled their opposition to witnesses, all but assuring that the Senate trial will wrap up without testimony from key figures like Ambassador John Bolton...
The one question the Chief Justice refused to ask
The historic impeachment saga might be over by the end of the week. Republicans are confident they have the votes to block witnesses, paving the way for an acquittal of President Trump. CNN senior writer Zach Wolf examines the latest developments - including Chief Justice John Robert's rejection of a question aimed at exposing the alleged whistleblower - with CNN national security reporter Jeremy Herb and CNN political commentator Amanda Carpenter...
Dershowitz says Trump's interest is the national interest
Donald Trump's impeachment lawyer Alan Dershowitz made a novel and very Trumpian legal argument that the President's personal interest is the national interest when he's up for reelection. CNN senior writer Zach Wolf - who writes the impeachment watch newsletter - delves into the first day of impeachment trial Q&A with CNN legal analyst Michael Zeldin. Plus, CNN congressional reporter Lauren Fox describes the scene at the Capitol and whether John Bolton will be called as a witness...
It's just a policy disagreement, says Trump lawyer
President Trump's attorney, Jay Sekulow, presented a 'dire warning' in the final day of opening arguments. He asserted that impeaching Trump would impair "our constitutional republic" for "generations." Now, the focus shifts to the senators as they prepare to submit questions and vote on witnesses...
'Impeachment is hell,' says Trump lawyer
He led the effort to impeach President Clinton, but now Ken Starr says 'like war, impeachment is hell.' Starr was one of several members of President Trump's legal team to speak at the Senate trial a day after the New York Times reported on Ambassador John Bolton's forthcoming book. According to the Times, Bolton alleges that Trump explicitly linked security assistance to Ukraine with an investigation into the Bidens. The bombshell revelation intensifies the fight over witnesses...