CNN Political Briefing – Podcast on CNN Audio
The United States and China have a complicated relationship, and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s possible trip to Taiwan is the latest reason. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains why China is threatening to retaliate and what President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart talked about this week. Washington and Beijing are watching developments with Russia’s war in Ukraine very closely for different reasons.
Jul 29, 2022
After a year of back and forth, Sen. Joe Manchin and Majority Leader Chuck Schumer have reached agreement on an economic and climate spending bill. CNN Political Director David Chalian details the content of the bill, what the president thinks about it and the unknowns that remain for its passage. There is a Democratic senator who has not yet clearly expressed her position on this agreement.
Jul 28, 2022
As Americans grapple with high inflation, the White House and Federal Reserve have a better idea of where the economy is doing this week thanks to a series of published reports. CNN Policy Director David Chalian explains why the Fed has raised interest rates again and what that could mean about a possible recession. Either way, Americans aren’t feeling too hot about the economy and even members of Biden’s own party don’t think he should run again in 2024.
Jul 27, 2022
Former President Donald Trump returns to the nation’s capital for the first time since leaving office, where he focused on policing policies. CNN Political Director David Chalian points out that Trump’s speech came just after his former Vice President Mike Pence delivered his own speech. Both men are taking part in the 2024 presidential political conversation – a new CNN poll provides fresh insight into how voters feel about their role on January 6, 2021 and the idea of Trump running again.
Jul 26, 2022
Former President Donald Trump and former Vice President Mike Pence have dueling events as they both plan 2024 races. CNN’s Kristen Holmes explains their recent schedules and why they go to the same places, but not together. Pence offers his take on the party, while Trump continues to focus on the 2020 election lies — a glimpse of what a primary between them might look like.
Jul 25, 2022
A federal jury has found former Trump adviser Steve Bannon in contempt of Congress for defying a Jan. 6 House Select Committee subpoena. CNN Politics Editor Chris Cillizza breaks down the verdict, last night’s committee hearing and the events of the campaign in Arizona. They all have one thing in common: former President Donald Trump.
Jul 22, 2022
The Jan. 6 House Select Committee is holding another prime-time hearing tonight, which is expected to focus on what former President Donald Trump did and didn’t do during the Capitol Riot that day. -the. CNN Politics Editor Chris Cillizza breaks down all the latest reports on what to expect tonight and what’s happening in a DC courtroom with former Trump adviser Steve Bannon. Plus, an update on the status of the Justice Department’s January 6 criminal investigation.
Jul 21, 2022
Maryland held a primary election yesterday in which voters chose their Republican gubernatorial nominee, while votes are still counted on the Democratic side. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains the political strategy behind Democrats backing the GOP nominee who is a 2020 election denier. Democrats think their game will pay off in the long run, but could it backfire? you ?
Jul 20, 2022
Voters don’t think candidates from both parties have their priorities right before the midterm elections. That’s just one of CNN’s political director David Chalian’s conclusions from a new CNN/SSRS poll. He also explains how the Democrats have gained some enthusiasm among voters, but the Republicans still have an advantage.
Jul 19, 2022
A new CNN/SSRS poll spells bad news for President Joe Biden and Democrats. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains how bad people feel about the economy and inflation. The Democrats are sounding the alarm bells and the Republicans keep reminding people who is in charge. All this while Biden’s economic agenda is stalled in Congress.
Jul 18, 2022
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