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2 days ago
More Trump aides ordered to testify, plus, ‘Overtime with Bill Maher’
A judge orders top Trump aides to testify in the January 6 investigation, rejecting the former president’s claim of executive privilege. Plus, Trump warns of “potential death and destruction” if he’s indicted in the Stormy Daniels hush money probe. And, ‘Overtime with Bill Maher’: the weekly segment in which Maher and guests answer topical questions from HBO’s ‘Real Time with Bill Maher’ viewers.
Also tonight: Gwyneth Paltrow takes the stand in a trial over a 2016 ski crash, a Utah law calls for a curfew on social media users under 18 and gives parents’ access to their child’s account, Michelangelo’s ‘David’ causes controversy in the classroom, and, the MIT researchers who are studying the best way to split an Oreo.
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3 days ago
Parkland parent arrest, Trump lawyer latest, Paltrow takes stand
Why was a grieving father pinned to the ground by Capitol Police today? Joaquin Oliver was shot to death at Parkland High School. His parents join to speak out after being removed from a House hearing on gun rights. Plus, tomorrow prosecutors plan to ask Trump’s former lawyer about his claim that a “diligent” search had been conducted for classified documents at Mar-a-Lago, and also about his telephone conversation with Trump the same day surveillance footage was subpoenaed. And, Gwyneth Paltrow is expected to take the stand tomorrow in the trial about her skiing accident. We'll tell you about the piece of missing evidence revealed in court today.
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4 days ago
Trump's attorney to testify, diversity training ban, pancakes stop prison escape
Trump's own defense attorney has been ordered to testify on Friday before the grand jury in the investigation into the classified documents found at Mar-a-Lago. A source says he will also have to turn over his handwritten notes. Meanwhile, the investigation into Trump’s alleged hush money payments to Stormy Daniels continues, with the grand jury meeting again tomorrow. Plus, a Republican lawmaker in Montana wants to ban diversity, equality and inclusion training that might make state employees feel “Guilt, anguish or psychological distress”. And, how a daring escape from jail ended because of a craving for delicious pancakes.
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5 days ago
More Trump legal trouble, explosive FOX lawsuit, Tacopina vs. Tacopina
A federal judge believes the DOJ’s case that Trump may have used his own defense attorney to commit a crime in the Mar-a-Lago classified documents probe – what that could mean for the former president’s legal defense. Plus, new details about the inner workings of the FOX Network from a lawsuit filed by a producer that describes the toxic stew of sexism, misogyny and anti-Semitism she experienced there. And, Tacopina vs. Tacopina - Trump's lawyer is now saying something very different than he did on CNN Tonight in 2018 about the alleged Stormy Daniels hush money payments.
Also tonight : law enforcement sees an uptick in violent chatter online from right-wing extremists about Trump’s possible indictment – is it any different than what we heard before January 6? Plus, a quiz to test your A.I. knowledge, what a potential Trump indictment would mean for presidential politics, a workers' strike shuts down the Los Angeles school district, and, Novak Djokovic is unseated as the #1 tennis player after missing tournaments due to not being vaccinated against Covid.
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6 days ago
What happens now? Miami Beach chaos, Lasso goes to Washington
Is former President Trump about to be indicted for paying hush money to adult film star Stormy Daniels? A source tells CNN his legal team does not expect an arrest before next week, and prosecutors say they have not made a final decision. Alex Fernandez is the Miami Beach City Commissioner. He joins to discuss the criminal crackdown there, after spring break turned fatally violent for the third year running this weekend. And, the cast of 'Ted Lasso' took over the White House press briefing room today – what they, and the White House, want everyone to know about mental health.
Also tonight: California’s Governor plans to cut homelessness by 15% before 2025, China’s Xi praises “Dear friend” Putin during their Kremlin meeting, Finland is ranked the World’s happiest country for the sixth year in a row, the US Chamber of Commerce says there’s a massive shortage of skilled workers, and, is there more bank turmoil coming?
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Mar 18, 2023
Trump’s possible indictment, plus, ‘Overtime with Bill Maher’
Law enforcement agencies in NYC prepare for the possible indictment of Trump in the Stormy Daniels hush money case. It could happen as early as next week. Plus, the Ohio school district is switching to a 4-day school week to combat staff shortages. And, a man who was wrongly convicted and sentenced to 400 years, tells Laura Coates his story following his release after serving 34 years in prison. Also, ‘Overtime with Bill Maher’: the weekly segment in which Maher and guests answer topical questions from HBO’s ‘Real Time with Bill Maher’ viewers.
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Mar 17, 2023
$30B bank rescue, downed drone footage, massive seaweed blob
Big banks rescue First Republic in a $30 billion deal to “reflect their confidence” in it, and “banks of all sizes”. Laura Coates asks House Banking Committee member Senator Chris Van Hollen if customers are being ignored in the financial crisis. Plus, the US Military releases video of a Russian fighter jet forcing down an American drone over the Black Sea. And, a 10 million-ton, 5,000 mile-long blob of seaweed is floating around in the Gulf of Mexico, and is and heading for Florida's beaches.
Also tonight: dozens of Mar-a-Lago staffers and Trump insiders are subpoenaed to testify in the classified documents investigation, Biden’s education secretary goes after Governor DeSantis for censoring what children can learn, an Alabama elementary school installs bulletproof safe rooms, Biden gets tough with TikTok, and, music producer David Guetta speaks to CNN about using AI to emulate artists’ voices.
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Mar 16, 2023
Global financial anxiety, Trump’s Georgia troubles, Mexico blames US
Anxiety intensifies over the health of the global financial system as Credit Suisse borrows more than $50 billion from the Swiss National Bank after its shares crash 30%. Plus, Fulton County investigators have yet another recording of Trump pressuring a Georgia official to overturn Biden’s 2020 win. And, the President of Mexico blames the US for the Fentanyl crisis, saying legislators haven't done anything to combat it.
Also tonight: a Texas judge hears a case that could end abortion pill access nationwide, San Francisco leaders show early support for $5M reparation payments to eligible black residents, the impact of MLK Jr’s assassination on civil rights, and, climate crisis: how melting ice is affecting wildlife patterns in Antarctica.
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Mar 15, 2023
Viral panic, college trans admissions fight, home-working health
After customers withdrew $42 billion from Silicon Valley Bank in a single day following a viral panic about a bank run that spread on Twitter and private chat groups, the panel discusses the effect social media is having on finance and the importance of where we get our information from. Plus, the admissions fight going on in women’s colleges – should they admit trans men? And, why working from home long-term is less healthy than you might think.
Also tonight: a school pulls a test question for linking political ideology with race and gender, the DOJ sues Rite Aid alleging the company ignored ‘red flags’ in opioid prescriptions, a CNN poll shows 38% of GOP and GOP-leaning voters say increasing diversity is threatening American culture, Biden calls on Congress to “ban assault weapons”, and, if ChatGTP writes your cover letter, is it cheating?
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Mar 14, 2023
Two failed banks, facial recognition, diversity of crash test dummies
The panel examines what the failures of Silicon Valley Bank and New York’s Signature Bank means for your money and for other banks, plus reactions to President Biden’s message to Americans that the U.S. banking system remains “safe.” And, former Trump attorney Michael Cohen testified before the New York grand jury investigating the former president’s alleged role in a scheme to pay hush money to adult film star Stormy Daniels. Also, New York City Mayor Eric Adams has asked local businesses to use facial recognition technology to fight shoplifting.
Also tonight: a government report finds that crash test dummies used by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration are not representative of our population; Michelle Obama is opening up about her role as a mom; and will text messages and emails revealed in Dominion’s defamation lawsuit against Fox be admissible in court?
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Mar 11, 2023
Before the kidnap, Santos skimming allegation, ‘Overtime with Bill Maher’
Tonight, we have footage of was happening in the car taken by one of the Americans kidnapped in Mexico, just after they crossed over the border, before a two-hour time gap. What we know about where they went before being surrounded by the cartel. Plus, Republican Rep. George Santos is accused of running a credit card skimming operation in Seattle. And, ‘Overtime with Bill Maher’: the weekly segment in which Maher and guests answer topical questions from HBO’s ‘Real Time with Bill Maher’ viewers.
Also tonight: The 2022 Oscars ceremony brought us the slap heard round the world. Our panel brings us a preview of what’s in store for this year’s broadcast. Plus: regulators shut down Silicon Valley bank after its sudden implosion, 2024 hopeful Nikki Haley suggests raising the retirement age, and, the White House pushes back against DeSantis’ “Woke” attacks.
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Mar 10, 2023
Trump charges likely, drug cartel apologizes, racy comment controversy
Prosecutors signal criminal charges are likely for Trump in the Stormy Daniels hush money case. Plus, the Mexican drug cartel believed responsible for kidnapping four Americans apologizes, and hands over those directly involved. And, Tennessee’s Lieutenant Governor faces questions over his racy comments on a young gay man’s Instagram posts.
Also tonight: the former head of the DHS Disinformation Governance Board tells Alisyn Camerota about resigning after attacks against her from the right-wing media and GOP lawmakers. Plus, the Michigan House passes expanded background checks on gun sales, new polling shows the majority of Americans view the term ‘Woke’ as positive, and, is new technology guilting you into tipping?
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Mar 9, 2023
What we know, and don’t know about the origins of Covid
Where did Covid-19 come from? The former head of the CDC says he was left out of Coronavirus origin discussions between Dr. Fauci and other scientists, after he expressed support for the Wuhan lab leak theory. Plus, as CNN learns more about what happened to the four Americans attacked and kidnapped in Mexico, a border culture expert shares his research about violent drug cartels. And, the DOJ issues a scathing rebuke of Louisville police in a report following the botched raid that killed Breonna Taylor.
Also tonight: how easy is it to use AI to fake someone’s voice? CNN’s Donnie O’Sullivan calls his parents to find out. Plus, Maryland Zoo launches a summer camp for adults, the unexpected 2021 “Baby Boom”, Oklahoma rejects recreational marijuana legalization, and, “Sushi Terrorism” hits conveyor-belt restaurants in Japan.
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Mar 8, 2023
Mexico kidnap, Carlson conspiracy backlash, former first lady speaks
First up, an update on what happened to the four Americans who were kidnapped by a drug cartel in the Mexico border city of Matamoros on Friday. Plus, the backlash against Tucker Carlson’s false January 6 claims. And, Michelle Obama talks about the day she moved out of the White House, and why she sobbed uncontrollably.
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Mar 7, 2023
Four Americans kidnapped in Mexico in case of mistaken identity
Four U.S. citizens were assaulted and kidnapped by gunmen in Mexico on Friday in a case of mistaken identity. Investigators believe the Americans were mistaken for Haitian drug smugglers. We hear what U.S. law enforcement is doing to find them. And, a woman died after suffering injuries during turbulence on a flight— the panel discusses how this could happen. Plus, Fox News anchor Tucker Carlson aired some of the exclusive January 6th footage given to him by House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Also tonight: comedian Chris Rock joked about Will Smith slapping him at the 2022 Academy Awards; Tennis star Novak Djokovic withdrew from a U.S. tennis tournament; and Arnold Schwarzenegger denounced antisemitism and hate in a new video.
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Mar 4, 2023
Murderer Murdaugh sentenced, plus, ‘Overtime with Bill Maher’
The judge who sentenced Alex Murdaugh for murdering his wife and son calls the disgraced attorney a “Monster”. The panel debates the view of some legal observers that those three hours of jury deliberations were too fast for a six-week trial. Plus, ‘Overtime with Bill Maher’: the weekly segment in which Maher and guests answer topical questions from HBO’s ‘Real Time with Bill Maher’ viewers. And, what will the future be like for the people of East Palestine, Ohio after the toxic chemical spill? A woman who grew up in the middle of a different environmental disaster has a message for East Palestine residents.
Also tonight: a Governor DeSantis appointee to the new ‘Disney Oversight Board’ suggested tap water could turn people gay, Tennessee’s GOP Governor signs a law banning gender-affirming care for minors and restricting drag shows, how would you like to travel the world for a year for the bargain price of $30,000? - as always there’s a catch, CNN’s Kasie Hunt…
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Mar 3, 2023
Murdaugh found guilty, Jewish officials threatened, midair rollercoaster
Alex Murdaugh is found guilty of murdering his wife and son, and likely faces a life sentence. Did Murdaugh's son Paul help solve his own murder from the grave? Plus, a Michigan man from the so-called ‘Sovereign Citizens Movement’ threatens to kill Jewish officials including the Michigan attorney general. And, a terrifying episode in the sky so severe that passengers on a Lufthansa flight said it felt like going over the top of a rollercoaster. But, as the skies were clear - is climate change causing turbulence?
Also tonight: the House Ethics Committee opens its investigation into Rep. George Santos, Biden’s first-ever veto might be against the GOP war on so-called ‘woke’ capitalism, Jack Daniels is being sued by a Tennessee resident over ‘whiskey fungus’ from its barrelhouses, and, a former HQ Trivia host brings the questions ahead of CNN film “Glitch: The Rise and Fall of HQ Trivia” premiering on Sunday at 9p ET/PT.
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Mar 2, 2023
Airport explosives scare, attacks on drag, $25,000 to move home?
A Pennsylvania man is arrested after trying to bring explosives on a plane to Florida. Police say it’s not terrorism related, so what was it? Plus, some of the lawmakers trying to make dressing in drag illegal have themselves dressed in women's clothing, and there are photos to prove it. And, how much would it take for you to move back to your home state? How about $25,000? Alisyn explains.
Also tonight: former Republican House Speaker Paul Ryan is grilled for remaining on the Fox board of directors amid FOX News’ election fraud lies, facts and fears about crime in America, the NYC Mayor criticizes the separation of church and State, the Connecticut man who’s lived completely barefoot for twenty-years, what’s causing the spike in whale deaths in New York & New Jersey regions, and TikTok sets a default 1-hour time limit for users under 18.
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Mar 1, 2023
Woke in America, SCOTUS & student debt, the "real" UFO problem
The panel discusses politics and race, and, cancel culture and wokeness. Are we all having conversations at our dinner tables where we accidentally step in it? And what conversations do we now feel uncomfortable having because we're afraid to get it wrong? Plus, 26 million student loan forgiveness applications could be declined by the Supreme Court. And, a former Navy fighter pilot tells Alisyn the US has a real UFO problem, but it’s not balloons.
Also tonight: Rupert Murdoch acknowledges FOX News hosts endorsed false stolen election claims, the Tennessee Governor who expects to sign an anti-drag show bill reacts to a high school photo of him reportedly wearing women’s clothing, the FAA is to conduct a sweeping safety review after multiple incidents, and climate crisis: scientists warn sea ice is hitting a record low.
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Feb 28, 2023
FOX boss under oath, papers drop “Dilbert”, hooked on “Cocaine Bear”
New revelations from the $1.6 billion Dominion Voting Systems defamation lawsuit against FOX News - what Rupert Murdoch said under oath about multiple FOX hosts and the lies they repeatedly told on air about the 2020 election. Plus, the racist rant from the creator of “Dilbert” that’s led to hundreds of newspapers across the country dropping the comic strip. And, does a bear do cocaine in the woods? Well, this one does. Why movie audiences are hooked on the new comedy thriller, “Cocaine Bear”.
Also tonight: Governor DeSantis releases a new book as the buzz around his potential 2024 bid heats up, CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta joins to talk about the origins of Covid, a proposed bill sparks accusations of a “Takeover” in Jackson, Mississippi, Instagram users are shocked to find violent content in their feed, widely used zero-calorie sweetener Erythritol is linked to heart attacks and strokes, and, is it rude to call someone rather that text?
Hosted by Alisyn Camerota.
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Feb 25, 2023
Zelensky goes country, Governors and gender, more Murdaugh lies
Country music star Brad Paisley tells Alisyn about his new charity song “Same Here", which honors Ukraine, and features President Zelensky and Paisley talking about the commonalities Ukrainians and Americans share. Plus, Alisyn sits down with parents from across the country to talk about gender issues, who should decide how they are discussed in schools, and whether they believe it should be their Governors. And, a dramatic day in the Alex Murdaugh murder trial - how will the jury respond to the defendant that admits he's been lying to everyone for years?
Also tonight: a new Florida bill would give DeSantis more power over State Universities and ban gender studies, China tries to position itself as a peace broker in Ukraine, new comedy thriller movie ‘Cocaine Bear’ has everyone talking about the true events it’s based on, and the NTSB investigates a close call between two planes at Burbank Airport.
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Feb 24, 2023
Murdaugh takes stand, DeSantis’ police pitch, school parents on “woke"
Disgraced attorney Alex Murdaugh makes the risky move to take the stand in his double murder trial defense, denying killing his wife and son, but admitting lying to investigators about his alibi. The panel discusses whether Murdaugh helped or hurt his case. Plus, Governor Ron DeSantis vows to pay a $5K bonus to police officers who move from Democrat-led cities to serve in Florida. And, as culture wars rage in public schools around the country, six Florida parents tell Alisyn Camerota what the term “woke” means to them, and who they think should be making the decisions about their kids’ curriculum.
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Feb 23, 2023
Angry Ohio residents grill toxic train CEO
The panel continues the conversation from CNN's Town Hall on the toxic train disaster in East Palestine, Ohio, in which angry and frustrated residents grilled the Norfolk Southern CEO, and their Governor, on concerns about air and water safety, clean-up efforts and the long-term health effects of the chemical spill. Plus, are trains safe? CNN Chief Climate Correspondent Bill Weir reports on the surprising number of train derailments that happen in the US each year. And, Transport Workers of America representative Brian Delucia joins to talk about the need for increased track inspections.
Hosted by Alisyn Camerota.
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Feb 22, 2023
Trump jury revelations, modern Cold War, Nikki Haley on the Civil War
The foreperson on the Georgia special grand jury has a lot to say about former President Trump and the 2020 election fraud investigation. CNN Tonight’s experts tell us if she should be saying it all out loud. Plus, after dueling speeches this week about the Ukraine war from Biden and Putin, the panel looks at the differences between what the American and Russian people see about the invasion on their TV screens. And, what GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley said about the Civil War when she was running for Governor of South Carolina, in an interview that included a board member of a white nationalist organization.
Also tonight: Bernie Sanders accidentally photo bombs a TikTok video, why some people are angry about Vanderbilt University’s message to its students about mass shootings, critical SCOTUS cases could reshape how content is shared and moderated online, and is a 4-day week for 100% pay a dream or is it becoming a reality?
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Feb 21, 2023
DeSantis on tour, Santos explains list of lies, Roald Dahl revisions
Governor Ron DeSantis is taking his war on woke show on the road today, visiting blue states and offering police officers money to move to Florida. We’ll tell you what Trump has to say about it. Plus, Republican Congressman George Santos gives a revealing interview in which he attempts to explain his list of lies. And, censorship or sensitivity? The classic children's books, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda, and James and the Giant Peach are getting re-writes.
Also tonight: President Biden makes a surprise visit to the Ukraine war zone and announces an additional $500 million in aid plus new sanctions on Moscow, East Palestine residents report a growing number of ailments following the toxic train crash there, a family’s lawsuit alleges an inmate froze to death in an Alabama jail, and “Winnie the Pooh” gets a horror movie treatment.
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Feb 18, 2023
Fox News exposed, plus, ‘Overtime with Bill Maher’
Fox News stars privately trashed Trump’s election lies while promoting them on air, court documents from the defamation lawsuit brought against the network by Dominion Voting Systems shows. Plus, ‘Overtime with Bill Maher’: the weekly segment in which Maher and guests answer topical questions from HBO’s ‘Real Time with Bill Maher’ viewers. And, the rollback of regulations that allows trains to carry more hazardous material through all of our neighborhoods, as seen in the toxic spill in East Palestine, Ohio.
Also tonight: With smart home technology, who is the boss? Alisyn Camerota speaks to one man whose smart home locked him inside without the code to get out. Plus, schools are cutting honors classes due to the lack of black and Latino students, the best jokes of the week from late night TV, and Tiger Woods apologizes for a prank he played on the golf course this week.
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Feb 17, 2023
The truth is out there – or is it?
Tonight, we'll tell you the latest theory on what the MFOs the Pentagon has been shooting down are, and where they came from. Plus, the crisis worsens in East Palestine, Ohio. With toxic train wreckage having burned for days, some parents are saying their children are now suffering from nausea and rashes. And, the panel discusses high-profile health issues, as Sen. John Fetterman is treated for depression and Bruce Willis’ family confirm the actor has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia.
Also tonight: A Michigan State University professor recounts the deadly mass shooting in his classroom, how online histories come into focus as digital generations get older, a special grand jury unanimously concludes there was “no widespread” voter fraud in the 2020 election in Georgia, and the dark side of Microsoft’s new A.I. chatbot.
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Feb 16, 2023
Mark Meadows subpoenaed, toxic train anger, trouble in the skies
CNN exclusive: Trump’s former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, who was in the room for most of the key events on January 6, has been subpoenaed by the special counsel investigating the former president’s alleged involvement in the insurrection. Plus, railroad officials back out of a community meeting as residents, who say they are getting sick, demand answers after the toxic train derailment in Ohio. And, Federal investigators look into a third potential airline runway collision in less than a month, as the FAA's acting chief faces a Senate panel on outages and near-misses.
Also tonight: GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley calls for politicians over 75 to take a mental competency test, truth-challenged Rep. George Santos considers running for re-election, the Buffalo supermarket shooter is sentenced to life in prison without parole, and the Turkey-Syria earthquake has now claimed the lives of 41,000 people, but survivors are still being found after 10 days.
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Feb 15, 2023
MSU trauma, Haley flip flops, don’t drink the water
Police say the Michigan gunman who killed three students yesterday had no ties to the University. The father of a Michigan State University student who survived two school shootings in a little over a year speaks out about gun violence. Plus, the panel discusses Republican Nikki Haley’s 2024 White House bid and whether her contradictory statements about Trump will affect her credibility with voters. And, Ohio residents experiencing headaches and sore throats after a toxic train derailment are advised to drink bottled water only.
Also tonight: The Petito family lawyer says Laundrie’s mother wrote her son a letter offering to bury a body, the winner of the record $2.04 billion Powerball is finally revealed, a United Airline flight makes a dramatic plunge shortly after takeoff, the influx of beached whales on the Northern Atlantic coast, and what are we talking about when we talk about woke?
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Feb 14, 2023
BREAKING NEWS: Active shooter at Michigan State University
Three people are reported dead, and five are hospitalized after shots are fired at Michigan State University, prompting a shelter-in-place order amid the search for a suspect. CNN Tonight brings you live rolling coverage of the incident and the first news briefing on the situation by MSU campus police.
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Feb 11, 2023
Object shot down over Alaska, plus, ‘Overtime with Bill Maher’
The US shoots down a high-altitude object over Alaska. Who does it belong to, and what was it doing up there? CNN host Fareed Zakaria joins to discuss. Plus, ‘Overtime with Bill Maher’: the new weekly segment in which Maher and guests answer topical questions from HBO’s ‘Real Time with Bill Maher’ viewers.
Also tonight: ahead of Sunday’s Super Bowl face off between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles, CNN contributor Bob Costas gives all the scoop on the big game. Plus, sports gamblers are expected to wager a record $16 million on Super Bowl LVII, Rep. George Santos is caught in a lie by Sen. Kirsten Sinema’s office, and is A.I. the future of education or a tool for cheating?
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Feb 10, 2023
Mike Pence subpoenaed, Santos soap latest, DeSantis liberal lesson
The special counsel investigating Trump over January 6 subpoenas Mike Pence to testify about his former boss. Plus, the latest installment of the George Santos soap opera: New information involving puppies, Amish dog breeders and $15,000 worth of bad checks. And, what the New York Times is saying liberals can learn from Governor Ron DeSantis.
Also tonight: Rep. Santos is expected to face a House Ethics Committee probe, Madonna claps back at critics after criticism of her Grammy appearance, the FBI analyzes the first pieces of shot down Chinese spy balloon, 10 former NFL players sue the League’s disability program, and will President Biden sit down for a FOX News pre-Super Bowl interview?
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Feb 9, 2023
What's the truth about culture war rhetoric?
After more battles about books, drama over drag shows, and gaslighting about gas stoves over the past 24-hours, the panel discusses why these messages are so powerful and why even some Democrats are now warning about wokeness. Plus, an alarming glimpse into what went on behind the scenes during the Southwest Airlines meltdown. And, George Santos and the shamelessness of 2023 politics.
Also this morning: the suspect in the Dallas Zoo animal thefts allegedly admits to stealing two tamarin monkeys and trying to steal a snow leopard, Joe Rogan is accused of using an anti-Semitic trope on his podcast, the death toll reaches over 15,000 in the Turkey-Syria earthquake, news on the future of NFL star Damar Hamlin’s playing career, and which seat on the plane is safest?
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Feb 7, 2023
High stakes speech, airport near-miss, more Santos scrutiny
What case will Biden make to the Nation for his for re-election, in tomorrow’s State of the Union address? Plus, after a Southwest Airline and a Fedex jet came within 100 feet of a collision, experts say it was the pilot of the Fedex plane, not air traffic controllers, who averted disaster at the last possible moment. And, Republican Rep. Santo’s campaign spending is under new scrutiny amid an allegation of sexual assault.
Also tonight: Chinese spy balloons were reported during Trump’s presidency despite contrary claims, how the ‘power grid plot’ duo intended to “completely destroy” Baltimore, police investigate anti-Semitic flyers found in Atlanta driveways, Lebron James is on his way to breaking the NBA's all-time scoring record, and Beyoncé breaks a Grammy win record.
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Feb 4, 2023
China’s eye in the sky, plus, 'Overtime with Bill Maher'
Officials call a large Chinese “Spy balloon” seen over a “number of sensitive” sites in the US “Unacceptable” and say they have not ruled out shooting it down. Will the Chinese Foreign Ministry’s statement be enough to de-escalate the situation? Plus, ‘Overtime with Bill Maher’: a new weekly segment in which Maher and guests answer topical questions from HBO’s ‘Real Time with Bill Maher’ viewers.
Also tonight: a suspect has been arrested in the tampering of animal habitats at Dallas Zoo, the US adds 517,000 jobs in January, crushing estimates, and how JLO’s iconic 2000 Grammy Awards dress led to the invention of the Google image search.
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Feb 3, 2023
Capitol Hill battles, Nazi homeschooling network, Fentanyl in fake pills
Congress votes to remove Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar from the House Foreign Affairs Committee. The panel discusses Speaker McCarthy’s justification for the move, and if for some for some Republicans, it could be personal. Plus, the Ohio Education Department is investigating an alleged white supremacist, pro-Nazi homeschooling network - why the state may not be able to do a thing about it. And, the DEA says more than 99% of the 50 million pills it confiscated in 2022 are fake and contain Fentanyl.
Also tonight: Republican Rep. George Santos calls on Congress to fight bigotry and anti-Semitism after repeatedly and falsely claiming to be Jewish, the Pentagon is tracking a suspected Chinese spy balloon over the US, Disney launches a new doll collection with photographers who empower children of color, an Iranian couple is sentenced to prison for dancing in the streets, and are new inclusive terms actually backfiring and alienating people?
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Feb 2, 2023
More Tyre Nichols video, Hunter Biden’s data, black taxpayer audits
Up to 20 more hours of camera footage connected to Tyre Nichols’ deadly encounter with Memphis police are to be released, the District Attorney says. Plus, Hunter Biden’s lawyers ask state and federal agencies to investigate “Unauthorized” access to his personal data. And, the Deputy Treasury Secretary joins to discuss a study showing black taxpayers are three times more likely to be audited by the IRS.
Also tonight: An African-American studies school course is revised amid Governor DeSantis’ criticism, some police departments turn to an AI tool that analyzes bodycam video to flag behavioral warning signs, Dallas Zoo offers $25k for information on its stolen monkey incident as 12 squirrel monkeys are stolen from Zoosiana in Louisiana, and legendary quarterback Tom Brady is “Retiring for good”.
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Feb 1, 2023
The implications of Middle East tensions for the US
The panel discusses CNN’s exclusive interview with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, and the enormous implications of Middle East tensions for the US. Plus, a newly released video shows Trump taking the fifth in a deposition with the New York Attorney General. And, Alec Baldwin and the armorer from the movie “Rust” are charged with involuntary manslaughter in the fatal on-set shooting of Halyna Hutchins.
Also tonight: several of the former officers charged in connection with Tyre Nichols' death had been cited for departmental violations, Rep. George Santos tells House Republicans he wants off of his committees until his issues are resolved, Governor Tim Walz talks about abortion rights in Minnesota, The Israeli Prime Minister speaks about anti-Semitism, and two monkeys missing from Dallas Zoo have been found in a closet.
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Feb 1, 2023
CNN Exclusive: Prime Minister Netanyahu interview
Jake Tapper goes one-on-one with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. They discuss the surge of violence between Israelis and Palestinians and how the Israeli leader envisions any sort of peace deal, the backlash to his new right-wing coalition government, and whether Israel plans to further help Ukraine in its war against Russia.
Later, Netanyahu talks about Israel’s “complex relationship” with Russia, and his relationships with both the current and former US presidents. Finally, they discuss the rise of anti-Semitism around the globe.
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Jan 31, 2023
The killing of Tyre Nichols, Presley’s will contested, Dallas Zoo mystery
Two additional police officers and three fire department personnel have been fired in the wake of the killing of Tyre Nichols in Memphis. The panel discuss if the ex-officers from the disbanded "Scorpion Unit" facing second-degree murder charges are likely to be convicted. Plus, Priscilla Presley contests the validity of Lisa Marie Presley’s will, alleging a 2016 amendment was not witnessed, or notarized.
And, the mystery at Dallas Zoo: Two emperor tamarin monkeys are missing after three previous incidents of animal habitats being tampered with. Also Tonight: investigations swirl around Trump as he hits the campaign trail, the killing of Tyre Nichols revives calls for police reform in Congress, and a Tesla driver is charged with murder for allegedly driving his family off a cliff in California.
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Jan 28, 2023
CNN Tonight Special: Memphis releases deadly police beating video
Authorities release the shockingly brutal video of the fatal beating by police of Tyre Nichols. CNN Tonight brings you special live coverage from Memphis. Also tonight: a county sheriff places two deputies who attend the scene of the deadly Memphis encounter on leave after seeing the video, the Memphis police's ‘Scorpion Unit’ is placed under review, and Tyre Nichols’ mom and stepdad speak out.
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Jan 27, 2023
Fired Memphis police officers face second-degree murder charges
Five fired Memphis police officers face second-degree murder, assault and kidnapping charges in Tyre Nichols’ death. Plus, Trump pushes an anti-woke education proposal as culture wars in the classroom heat up. And, an ex-boyfriend of George Santos tells Alisyn Camerota why the Republican Rep. will never resign.
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Jan 26, 2023
Fear in Florida, Tyre Nichols investigation, first AI Congress speech
Book battle: some Florida teachers fear criminal charges if they let students read books not approved under a new state law. CNN talks to a teacher who has boxed up his class library to avoid a third degree felony. Plus, the panel discusses the latest developments in the Tyre Nichols investigation after independent autopsy finds he died from extensive bleeding caused by a severe beating. And, Congressman Jake Auchincloss joins to talk about using artificial intelligence program ChatGTP to write an entire speech he used on the House floor.
Also tonight: Republican Rep. George Santos refuses to explain the source of $700,000 he previously claimed he lent his campaign, the lawyer of teacher shot by a six-year old pupil claims school administrators ignored multiple warnings on the day of the incident, Dallas Zoo increases security after incidents involving several animals including the suspicious death of an endangered vulture, and Disney closes its ‘Splash Mountain’ ride over the ‘…
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Jan 25, 2023
All about AI, Pence’s classified docs, Georgia probe charges imminent
Artificial Intelligence - the good, the bad, the pretty cool, and what it could mean in your future. Wharton Professor Christian Terweisch joins to tell Laura about the MBA exam he set that an AI app passed. Classified documents have been found at former Vice President Mike Pence's Indiana home. Former Congressman and CNN Senior Political Commentator Adam Kinzinger joins to talk about the problem of top political leaders being able to take classified materials away from secure locations.
The district attorney leading the Georgia election interference probe asks the judge to keep the grand jury’s report sealed, but says charges are imminent. Plus, Ticketmaster’s owner is in the hot seat, M&M’s are the new frontier of the culture wars, and #DiedSuddenly - the latest anti-vaccine conspiracy theory which falsely links sudden celebrity deaths to the Covid vaccine.
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Jan 24, 2023
Half Moon Bay shooting, Memphis officers arrested, Oath Keepers convicted
BREAKING NEWS: at least 7 people have been killed in a mass shooting in Half Moon Bay, California. Plus, five Memphis police officers have been arrested following the death of Tyre Nichols, who died in what his family's attorneys allege was a horrific beating after a traffic stop. And, more members of the Oath Keepers have been convicted of seditious conspiracy for their roles in the insurrection.
Also tonight: The January 6 rioter who put his feet on Nancy Pelosi’s desk is convicted on 8 counts, Republican Rep. George Santos receives a White House invitation despite his resume lies, and Bills star Damar Hamlin pays a visit to his mural in Buffalo.
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Jan 21, 2023
War on woke, Trump’s legal trouble, $5 million reparations proposal
A new advanced placement course for high school students on African-American studies has been rejected by Florida for lacking “Educational value”. A proposed Missouri Bill would also ban critical race theory in schools and offer teacher training in “Patriotism”. That, as a former state attorney says Florida Governor DeSantis “abused his power” when suspending him for "neglect of duty" after he signed a pledge not to prosecute cases involving abortion or transgender health care.
A federal judge orders Trump and his lawyer to pay nearly $1 million in sanctions for a “Frivolous” lawsuit. Plus, $5 million in reparations has been proposed for each eligible black resident of San Francisco, New York City starts offering free abortion pills at sexual health clinics, and Alec Baldwin intends to finish production of his movie “Rust” despite facing charges for a fatal on-set shooting.
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Jan 20, 2023
Baldwin criminal charge, David Crosby dies, Supreme Court search
Prosecutors plan to charge Alec Baldwin with involuntary manslaughter after a prop gun he fired killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the movie set of “Rust” in 2021. The panel discusses the charges both Baldwin and the film’s armorer are facing. Legendary singer songwriter David Crosby dies aged 81 after a long illness, his family confirm. CNN Anchor Bill Weir reflects on interviewing Crosby after the icon’s Woodstock performance.
Also tonight: the Supreme Court is still looking for who leaked the draft opinion overturning Roe v. Wade, the San Francisco Reparations Committee proposes a $5 million payment to each eligible black resident, Hollywood’s tragic history of on-set accidents, and can Congress do anything about George Santos?
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Jan 19, 2023
New Santos allegations, chilling Google search, Idaho warrants unsealed
A Navy veteran says Republican Rep. George Santos promised to raise funds for his cancer-stricken dog but allegedly took off with the $3,000 collected, and there are also new questions about Santos' claim his mother was a 9/11 survivor. Plus, prosecutors unveil a chilling list of Google searches allegedly made by murder suspect Brian Walshe after his wife’s disappearance.
The warrants used to search the Idaho murder suspect’s residence have been unsealed, painting a grim picture of the evidence that led to Bryan Kohberger’s arrest. Also tonight: legal challenges begin over Illinios’ new firearms ban, Trump plans to hit the campaign trail later this month, and the Australian Open bans Russian and Belarusian flags.
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Jan 18, 2023
Shootings at Democrats’ homes
After a GOP candidate lost his 2022 race for the New Mexico House, he tweeted the election was rigged and vowed to fight until the day he dies. Solomon Peña has now been arrested for allegedly planning shootings that occurred at properties of several New Mexico Democrats. Plus, a murder warrant has been issued for the husband of Massachusetts mother of three Ana Walshe, who has been missing since the New Year. And, the White House attacks the GOP for “Faking outrage” over Biden’s documents after defending Trump’s handling of classified records.
Also tonight: where the DOJ’s investigation of Hunter Biden stands, the GOP defends its decision to place Rep. George Santos on two House committees amid growing calls for him to resign over his web of lies, the Virginia School district is under investigation for alleged violation of the Human Rights Act, and the probe of the near plane collision at JFK airport raises urgent questions.
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Jan 17, 2023
More Biden searches, GOP’s Santos problem, NAACP president interview
More locations connected to Biden could be searched after a total of 20 classified documents have now been found - and the President isn’t happy about how his administration is handling the scandal. Republican Rep. George Santos claims he underwent a double knee replacement after playing volleyball on a scholarship for a school he never attended. The panel discuss why most Republicans are shying away from calling for his resignation.
Ben Jealous a former president of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. He joins to talk about Biden’s renewed push for voting rights on MLK day, and how to end racism. Also tonight: inside the NFL’s “Emergency action plan” that saved Damar Hamlin’s life, why the political importance of black voters is the clearest in Georgia, and a Mafia boss and Italy’s most wanted man is arrested in Sicily after 30 years on the run.
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Jan 14, 2023
Analysis: Biden & Trump’s classified documents cases compared
The panel discusses the special counsel investigations into Biden and Trump's handling of classified documents: where both cases are, and the differences between them. Plus, the political controversies surrounding both Rep. George Santos, and gas stoves, make their way into legislation. And, there’s new details in the Ana Walshe disappearance, as a police report she filed in 2014 claims Brian Walshe threatened to kill her.
A judge orders the unsealing of Donald Trump’s deposition in defamation case brought against him by former magazine columnist Jean E. Carroll, five Proud Boys members are on trial for seditious conspiracy, Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva is cleared by the Russian anti-doping agency, Dallas police investigate a leopard getting out of it’s zoo enclosure after they found an intentional cut in a fence, and the Friday the 13th Mega Millions jackpot hits $1.35 billion.
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Jan 13, 2023
American Singer-Songwriter Lisa Marie Presley dies at 54
Lisa Marie Presley, only daughter of Elvis and Priscilla Presley died after suffering an apparent cardiac arrest after appearing at the Golden Globes Tuesday night. Mother Priscilla wrote in a statement, “it is with a heavy heart that I must share the devastating news that my beautiful daughter Lisa Marie has left us. She was the most passionate strong and loving woman I have ever known.”. Plus, Attorney General Merrick Garland appoints a special counsel to take over Biden classified documents investigation. And, embattled New York Republican George Santos continues to insist he will not resign even as pressure grows from the GOP itself.
Also tonight: Idaho university stabbing suspect Bryan Kohberger, 28, appears in court for the second time to waive his right to a speedy probabal cause hearing, severe storms sweeping through Alabama and Georgia spawning two dozen tornados with 6 dead so far, opening statements in the trial of five members of the Proud Boys in the January 6th insu…
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Jan 12, 2023
George Santos in hot water with NY Republicans over lies
George Santos is being called to resign by two state Republican party lawmakers over lies the congressman has made, we speak to Republican State Senator Jack Martins and State Assemblyman Ed Ra on the matter. Plus, President Joe Bidens legal team have found another batch of classified documents in another of his private offices in Washington DC, we ask what this means for the President and the DOJ going forward. And, Matt Schlapp the chairman of the American Conservative Union has been accused of sexual assault by a GOP strategist.
Also tonight: New details about the massive flight disruptions and what caused the FAA to issue its 90 minute nationwide ground stop of flights, Prince Harry’s new book is flying of the shelves selling 1.4 million copies on its first day, gas stoves become a political flashpoint after consumer product safety commissioner Richard Trumka Jr. tells Bloomberg gas stoves are a “hidden hazard”, Buffalo Bills Player Damar Hamlin safely home after 10 days in…
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Jan 11, 2023
President Biden breaks silence on classified documents
President Joe Biden makes a statement on the classified documents found in his private office at Penn State University, which were handed over to the US Attorney’s office by his lawyers recently. Plus, the House of Representatives gets back to work after the brutal Speakership battle with a party line vote to establish a committee which Republicans say will investigate what they call the “weaponization of the Federal Government”. And, reporting from California as the deadly storms hit the state with relentless rains claiming the lives of 17 people so far.
Also tonight: Questions arise in the Senate about George Santos and whether he should be entrusted with classified information, China’s government deny a COVID surge but picture evidence tells a different story, Seattle Public School district is suing the biggest names in social media, police in Massachusetts discover evidence they think is linked to the disappearance of mother of three Ana Walshe, Virginia police say the mot…
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Jan 10, 2023
DOJ review classified documents found in Biden private office
The US Attorney is reviewing classified documents from Biden’s time as Vice President discovered in one of his private offices. Sources tell CNN Biden was not aware the documents were there. Plus, rioters storm key Brazilian Government buildings over false stolen election claims, in echoes of the January 6 insurrection at the US Capitol. And, President Reagan’s daughter, author Patti Davis, joins to discuss Prince Harry’s media blitz ahead of his new book, and why she thinks not everything needs to be shared.
Also tonight: The Georgia Grand Jury investigating Trump and the 2020 election aftermath completes its work, Speaker McCarthy calls George Santo’s lies an “Internal” issue, police say the gun allegedly used by a 6-year old in a Virginia school shooting was bought by the child’s mother, and Buffalo Bills star Damar Hamlin is out of hospital one-week after his cardiac arrest.
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Jan 7, 2023
CNN Tonight Special: The Speaker Vote
After four days of ballots, Kevin McCarthy is about to see whether his efforts to win over the last few hardliners with his concessions have paid off. But does he have the support to get him over the finish line? CNN Tonight brings you live coverage as the House reconvenes for its 14th vote on who will become Speaker.
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Jan 6, 2023
Still no Speaker, Idaho murders evidence, voters on Capitol chaos
Kevin McCarthy tells CNN “I’m not putting a timeline on it” as he fails to clinch votes for Speaker on the 11th ballot, with the House voting to adjourn until noon tomorrow, buying him more time to make a deal. Republican Rep-elect Ryan Zinke joins to discuss the progress being made behind the scenes. Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe joins to discuss the court documents released today that detail a surviving roommate's encounter with the alleged Idaho student killer, and the evidence that led to Bryan Kohberger’s arrest.
Talk radio host Mike Broomhead joins to discuss how his listeners feel about the Capitol Hill chaos. Plus, hospitalized Buffalo Bills star Damar Hamlin is awake and has improved substantially, lawyers argue Rudy Giuliani did not “Literally” call for insurrection with his “Trial by combat” speech, and Trump is nominated for Speaker, getting one vote.
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Jan 5, 2023
McCarthy’s six losses, abortion pill access, Damar Hamlin improving
The House adjourns again without electing a Speaker after Kevin McCarthy suffers six humiliating losses in his Speakership bid. The panel discusses what the chaos in the GOP means for democracy, and the if the deal McCarthy is now pushing to end the impasse will ultimately leave him with any real power or respect. The FDA is to allow certified pharmacies to dispense abortion pills to patients who have a prescription. But with the recent implementation of abortion restrictions in many states, will this move spark a legal backlash?
Also tonight: The Bills’ Damar Hamlin is showing “improvement” but still remains in critical condition, and the Idaho student killings suspect arrives into the custody of Idaho County, ahead of the document that gave police probable cause being unsealed by a judge.
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Jan 4, 2023
House fight for Speaker intensifies as McCarthy loses third vote
It's been a day of chaos on Capitol Hill, and a tough day for Kevin McCarthy. After three consecutive ballots in a session that lasted over five-hours, 20 Republicans revolted meaning they could not elect a Speaker of the House. Plus, CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr Sanjay Gupta joins to discuss the latest health update on Buffalo Bills star Damar Hamlin after his cardiac arrest during Monday night’s game. And, court documents obtained by CNN show Rep-elect George Santos admitted to using stolen checks in Brazil in 2008.
Also tonight: the ‘Never Kevin’ camp is working on the phones in an effort to grow their opposition to McCarthy’s Speakership bid, and the Idaho student killings suspect waives extradition from Pennsylvania.
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Jan 3, 2023
Buffalo Bills star Damar Hamlin in critical condition after tackle
BREAKING NEWS: Buffalo Bills star Damar Hamlin has collapsed after a hard hit in the first quarter of the Monday night game against the Cincinnati Bengals, and is now hospitalized in critical condition.
Host Laura Coates is joined by CNN Contributor Bob Costas, CNN Sports Anchor Coy Wire, CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr Sanjay Gupta, and former NFL player Donté Stallworth, as CNN Tonight reports the developing news on this story.
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Dec 31, 2022
Barbara Walters dies, Trump’s taxes public, Idaho suspect charged
BREAKING NEWS: legendary news anchor Barbara Walters has died aged 93. CNN Tonight discusses her life and legacy as tributes to the trailblazer pour in. Plus, a House Committee releases six-years of Donald Trump’s tax returns, shedding new light on his finances. And, a suspect in the Idaho University student killings has been charged with four counts of first-degree murder, after unknown DNA was found and identified with the help of genetic genealogy.
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Dec 30, 2022
Trump lawyer: Lindsey Graham pledged to champion voter fraud claims
January 6 witness transcripts reveals Lindsey Graham vowed to champion Donald Trump's election lies if only the White House could find him “five dead voters”, and the text Don Jr. sent Mark Meadows about a roadmap to unconstitutionally keep his father in Office, after his election loss. And, after being caught lying about going to college, working on Wall Street, and being Jewish, Republican Congressman-elect George Santos has given conflicting stories about his own mother’s death.
Biden signs his $1.7 trillion spending bill into law, as his decision on his reelection bid looms. Plus, closing arguments on 2022’s hottest topics, how “White Lotus” and “Glass Onion” poke fun at the absurdities of the uber-rich, and CNN pays tribute to Brazilian soccer legend Pelé, who has died at age 72.
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Dec 29, 2022
Federal prosecutors investigate George Santos’ finances
Federal prosecutors are investigating the finances of Republican Rep. elect George Santos, as CNN also learns the Congressman was charged with embezzlement in Brazil. The January 6 Committee drops Trump’s subpoena as its investigation winds down. And, a new batch of January 6 transcripts reveals testimony that Trump floated a “Blanket pardon” for people who entered the Capitol on January 6.
Southwest Airlines’ system collapses despite $7B in Government aid with thousands more flights canceled for tomorrow. Plus, The NFL investigates its concussion protocol following Miami Dolphins Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s injury, Pope Francis calls on the faithful to pray for “Very sick” Pope Emeritus Benedict, and “Karens for hire” offers to fight your customer service battles.
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Dec 27, 2022
January 6 committee releases new transcripts of witness testimony
The January 6 Committee released new witness testimony, including White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson’s accounts of QAnon discussion in the Trump White House and of Mark Meadows burning documents in his office fireplace. Plus, the Supreme Court ruled that Title 42 will remain in place while legal challenges play out, allowing federal officials to continue to swiftly turn away migrants. And, thousands of fliers are caught in Southwest Airlines cancellations, and at least 56 people nationwide have died from the deadly winter storm. Hosted by Alisyn Camerota.
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Dec 26, 2022
Winter storm death toll rises up to 49 nationwide
Deadly winter weather is still wreaking havoc across the country: at least 49 people have died from the storm nationwide and thousands of flights have been canceled. In the Buffalo, New York area the death toll has risen to 27 and social media videos reveal looting of local stores. Plus, the January 6 Committee is preparing to release more transcripts of witness interviews. And, the Supreme Court is expected to make a decision on Title 42, migrants at the U.S-Mexico border face dangerously cold temperatures, and thousands lost power in Washington state after four power substations were vandalized. Hosted by Alisyn Camerota.
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Dec 23, 2022
CNN Tonight update for December 23, 2022
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Dec 22, 2022
President Zelensky delivers historic speech to Congress
President Zelensky delivers a historic speech to Congress, expressing his gratitude for American support and making an impassioned plea for more help in Ukraine’s fight against Russia on the ‘Frontline of tyranny’. President Biden announces the US will supply Ukraine with the patriot missile system and will stand with Zelensky for “as long as it takes”, but will House Republicans pull back on aid to Ukraine in the coming weeks?
From punk rocker to military doctor: Ukrainian musician Andriy Zholob tells CNN Tonight about his experience on the frontlines in Ukraine. Plus, the January 6 panel releases testimony from 34 witnesses including Trump lawyers, a House committee finds Trump paid no federal income tax in his last year as president and that the IRS failed to properly audit him, and a “Bomb Cyclone” is expected to bring blizzard conditions to parts of the US.
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Dec 21, 2022
House committee to vote on Trump’s tax returns
BREAKING NEWS: In a giant defeat for Trump, the House Ways and Means Committee is voting tonight to release a report on the former president’s tax returns, to the public. That, as sources tell CNN Trump's former White House Ethics lawyer told January 6 star witness Cassidy Hutchinson to give misleading testimony to the investigators.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is travelling to Washington D.C. to meet President Biden at the White House, and may address a Joint Session of Congress. Plus, the Ways and Means House Committee finds Trump was not properly audited by the IRS as president, The Biden administration asks SCOTUS to allow the Trump-era “Title 42” policy restricting migrants to end, and the FBI and DOJ warn parents of a dramatic increase in "Sextortion" schemes targeting boys.
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Dec 20, 2022
Trump referred to DOJ on four criminal charges
The January 6 Committee refers Trump to the DOJ on four criminal charges, as its investigation draws to a close. Committee member Rep. Adam Schiff joins to discuss the charges, the evidence that also prompted referrals for Trump allies, and why he thinks the former president’s ‘Insurrection’ charge will be top of mind for the DOJ.
The panel discusses Elon Musk posting a poll asking if he should step down from Twitter, and the role the social media platform played in the January 6 insurrection. Plus, a woman is arrested after breaking into Robert De Niro’s home, Harvey Weinstein is found guilty in an LA sexual assault trial, and a newly elected GOP Congressman is under fire after claims he’s made about his background don’t appear to add up.
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Dec 17, 2022
January 6 committee expected to make criminal referral against Trump
The House committee investigating January 6 is expected to ask the Justice Department to pursue at least three criminal charges against former President Donald Trump, a source tells CNN. And, hundreds of tourists are stranded in the ancient city of Machu Picchu tonight as the train service to the area has been suspended because of violent protests in Peru. Plus, American student Kenny DeLand Jr. has been found in Spain after being reported missing for two weeks.
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Dec 16, 2022
Royal Revelations: A CNN Tonight Special
In the first hour of CNN Tonight, Alisyn Camerota examines the media phenomenon that is the Netflix documentary series “Harry & Meghan,” which chronicles the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s relationship, rifts with relatives, and the media attention the couple has faced. Hear about the recent revelations in the latest episodes; plus, examining the silence from Buckingham Palace and whether UK tabloids covered Meghan differently than they covered Kate Middleton.
In the second hour, thousands of migrants are waiting to get into the U.S. as Title 42 is set to expire. Denver Mayor Michael Hancock issued a state of emergency in response to an influx of migrants in the city and tells Alisyn about the strain on city resources. Plus, Elon Musk has banned multiple journalists from Twitter with no explanation, and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi say that Biden should run for a second term in an exclusive interview with CNN.
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Dec 15, 2022
How has America changed since Sandy Hook?
The panel discuss where we are with gun violence in school shootings in America, in the 10-years since the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary. They are later joined by Sandy Hook and Uvalde parents, who reflect on losing their children, and talk about the changes they have pushed for in gun ownership. That, as the Club Q mass shooting survivors speak out on Capitol Hill, blaming GOP rhetoric for mass violence.
Plus, the Louisiana Governor declares a state of emergency after a tornado touches down in St. Bernard Parish leaving three dead, and bridging the generational communication gap: decoding gen-z office speak.
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Dec 14, 2022
Same-sex marriage bill, Fentanyl epidemic, big win for twins
President Biden signs the same-sex and interracial marriage bill into law. Andrew Hartzler, the Nephew of a GOP Congresswoman who tearfully pleaded with colleagues to oppose the bill, tells CNN Tonight about coming out to his Aunt, being put through conversion therapy by his family, and why he attended the bill signing. California lawmakers introduce bills to have Narcan in schools, inspired by 17-year-old Zach Didier who died after taking a counterfeit pill. Zach’s mother Laura joins to share the story of her son.
The CDC reports drug overdoses reached their highest level on record in 2021, and that 60% involved Fentanyl or other synthetic opioids. Plus, identical twins accused of cheating win a $1.5M lawsuit against their medical school, the GOP’s McCarthy faces a tough speaker fight in a divided party, the January 6 Committee is to hold it’s final public hearing and release its full report next week, and airlines want passengers to take the middle seat, as Spirit adds an extr…
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Dec 13, 2022
Uvalde Sheriff had not completed active shooter training
State documents appear to indicate Uvalde Sheriff Nolasco had not completed active shooter training, and also that the Sheriff’s Department did not have an active shooter policy, at the time of the Robb Elementary School massacre. The panel discusses the special counsel in the Trump investigations subpoenaing Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensburger in the January 6 probe, and Marjorie Taylor Greene downplaying the Capitol riot, saying it would have been armed if she led it. Should there be concern that she’s about to have real power?
The TSA is to expand its facial recognition technology at select airports, but critics are calling it an invasion of passenger privacy. Journalist Rafael Cores was sitting next to Grant Wahl when he collapsed at a World Cup Match. He joins to remember the legendary soccer journalist’s final moments. Science educator Bill Nye joins to talk about US scientists reaching a long-awaited nuclear fusion breakthrough. Plus, former crypto CEO Sam Bankm…
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Dec 10, 2022
Sinema leaving Democrats, journalist Grant Wahl dies in Qatar
The panel discusses Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema announcing she is leaving the Democratic Party and registering as an independent, a federal judge denying the DOJ's request to hold former president Trump in contempt for failing to turn over classified documents, and Kevin McCarthy threatening a floor fight in his battle to be Speaker as the conservative hardliners in his own party vow to block him.
BREAKING NEWS: America’s pre-eminent soccer journalist Grant Wahl has died while covering the World Cup in Qatar. Plus, WNBA star Brittney Griner is back on American soil tonight, as CNN learns more about her nearly 300-day ordeal in Russia. WNBA player Angel McCoughtry, who has also played in Russia, tells Laura Coates she'll never go back there, but explains why some of her colleagues might think differently.
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Dec 9, 2022
Brittney Griner released in swap for Russian arms dealer
Olympic gold medalist and WNBA star Brittney Griner was released early this morning from Russian detention in exchange for a convicted Russian arms dealer. The US judge who sentenced the “The Merchant of Death” joins to give her reaction to the prisoner swap. Laura Coates asks White House Press Secretary Karine Jean Pierre if negotiations failed as American Paul Whelan was left behind, and whether expanded anti-LGBTQ laws in Russia added to concern over Griner's detention.
Trump and four of his high profile allies could face criminal referrals from the January 6th Committee. The panel discusses who they are and what that would mean. Plus, the DOJ seeks to hold Trump in contempt over classified documents, Harry and Meghan criticize the Royal Family and the media in their new docuseries, union approval is at its highest point since 1965, and the striking racial disparities in maternal and infant mortality.
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Dec 8, 2022
Republican election autopsy
Republicans are in the throes of an election autopsy after Raphael Warnock defeated Trump-endorsed Herschel Walker in the Georgia runoff, giving the Democrats a 51-49 Senate majority. The panel discusses if Trump fever has broken as members of his Party abandon him after a lackluster midterm performance, and whether it actually affects the Republican voter base.
Rep. Bennie Thompson says the January 6 Committee is aiming for December 21st to release its final report and decisions on criminal referrals. Plus, the Trump Organization is found guilty of tax fraud, why a restaurant refused to serve a conservative Christian group, the global threat of right-wing conspiracy theorists, five women sue Bill Cosby alleging sexual assault and abuse, and Apple is sued by two women alleging their exes used Airtags to stalk them.
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Dec 6, 2022
CNN Tonight update for December 6, 2022
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Dec 6, 2022
Gay rights vs. religion in Supreme Court hearing
Should a graphic designer have the right to refuse to create websites that celebrate same-sex weddings, based on their own religious beliefs? The Supreme Court hears a case of a designer who doesn’t want to work with same sex-couples. The plaintiff, Lorie Smith, joins to give her perspective on why she is challenging the State of Colorado law that says otherwise.
Republican lawmakers remain silent as Trump denies wanting to “Terminate” the Constitution after calling for “Termination” of the Constitution in a Tweet. Plus, Elon Musk brings a prominent neo-Nazi back to Twitter, Walker and Warnock make their closing arguments in the pivotal Georgia Senate runoff, “Targeted” attacks on North Carolina substations leave thousands without power in Moore County, and “Cheers” actress Kirstie Alley dies at 71.
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Dec 3, 2022
Georgia Senate runoff neck-and-neck
1.5 million ballots have been cast in the Georgia Senate runoff between Raphael Warnock and Herschel Walker as early voting ends, with new polling showing Warnock is narrowly in the lead. The panel discusses the final moves the January 6th Committee is weighing, as decisions on criminal referrals loom, and Trump’s tactical pivot to the right worries to top Republicans who want to broaden the party’s appeal.
CNN Correspondent David Culver is on the scene at the eruption of the World’s largest active volcano in Oahu, Hawaii, where Mauna Loa’s lava is now only three miles from a major highway. ‘Silence is complicity’: Biden calls out anti-Semitism amid Kanye West’s comments praising Hitler. Plus, Trump expresses support for the Capitol rioters, hate speech dramatically surges on Twitter after Elon Musk’s takeover, Alex Jones files for bankruptcy following the $1.5 billion Sandy Hook verdicts, and New York City looks to hire a ‘Rat Czar’.
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Dec 2, 2022
No special treatment for Trump
An appeals court halts the special master review of documents seized at Mar-a-Lago in a major defeat for Trump. That, as a federal judge orders former top lawyers in Trump’s White House to testify in the Grand Jury probe into 2020 election interference, in Georgia. Obama campaigns for Warnock in the Georgia Senate runoff against Walker, delivering the message: ‘You can’t be tired”.
Plus, Biden hosts Macron for the first state dinner of his presidency, LeBron James calls out the media's double standard, SCOTUS keeps the block on Biden’s student debt plan but schedules arguments for February 2023, Rep. Logfren says the 1/6 Committee will releases all of its findings, and Prince William’s Godmother quits the palace after “Unacceptable” comments to a black guest.
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Dec 1, 2022
San Francisco allowing police to deploy robots that kill
The panel discusses San Francisco allowing police to use lethal robots in “extreme circumstances”, the January 6 Committee wrapping up its final interview before it moves on to consider potential criminal referrals at a meeting this Friday, the effects of trauma on communities following mass shootings and the pandemic, and House Democrats paving the way for the end of a 20-year Pelosi era with the historic election of Rep. Hakeem Jeffries.
Ahead of the US taking on the Netherlands Saturday after defeating Iran 1-0 in the World Cup, the panel discusses Captain Tyler Adams speaking out about issues of discrimination in the US, and the equal pay agreement reached by the US Women’s National Soccer Team earlier this year. Plus, a 4-day week study shows increased revenues and productivity while decreasing stress and burnout, the world's largest active volcano shoots fountains of lava more than 100 feet high in Hawaii, and Christine McVie of Fleetwood Mac dies at 79.
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Nov 30, 2022
Oath Keepers members found guilty of seditious conspiracy
Oath Keepers Leader Stewart Rhodes and top Lieutenant Kelly Meggs have been found guilty of seditious conspiracy in the violent January 6 plot to keep Trump in power. The Senate passes a bipartisan bill to protect same-sex marriage and interracial marriage in a landmark vote. Jim Obergefell, who was the plaintiff in the now infamous 2015 Obergefell Vs. Hodges decision, speaks out about why the ‘Respect for Marriage Act’ does not respect the LGBTQ plus community.
Arkansas resident Chris Kennedy tells Laura about his decision to become a professional black Santa, after receiving a racist letter about the black Santa on his lawn. Civil liberties groups blast the NYC Mayor’s order for the NYPD and FDNY to intervene, and possibly involuntarily commit someone who is suffering from a mental health crisis. Plus, former Trump White House Chief of Staff Stephen Miller meets with the January 6 Committee, a Texas woman kidnapped as a baby 51 years ago reunites with her family thanks to a DN…
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Nov 29, 2022
Pence: Trump “should apologize” for dinner with white nationalist
Pence says Trump was “wrong” for hosting white nationalist Nick Fuentes and Kanye West and says the former president “should apologize”, as a growing number of top Republicans condemn the former president. The Buffalo mass shooter pleads guilty to a domestic act of terrorism motivated by hate and 10 counts of first-degree murder in a racist attack. But, families of the victims are expressing their frustration at the hearings.
Mystery surrounds the death of 25-year-old Shanquella Robinson while on vacation in Mexico. Prosecutors say she died as a result of a “direct attack” as they seek to extradite one of her friends as a suspect. Perspective from former FBI Director, now CNN Senior Law Enforcement Analyst, Andrew McCabe. Plus, Chinese protesters risk arrest as they call to end the country's rigid "zero-Covid" policy, 300,000 Georgians vote in the Senate runoff between Warnock and Walker, and rare dual eruptions from Kilauea and Mauna Loa volcanoes in Hawaii.
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Nov 24, 2022
CNN Tonight Update For November 24, 2022
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Nov 24, 2022
DOJ seeks Mike Pence’s testimony in January 6 criminal probe
CNN Tonight continues with the panel discussing Mike Pence indicating he’s open to providing some testimony in the DOJ ‘s criminal probe into January 6, Trump’s week of legal setbacks, and the 600+ mass shootings in the US so far this year. And, as the nation reels from a second mass shooting in as many days, Nicole Hockley, M.D. of the Sandy Hook promise, joins to talk about the steps she thinks should be taken immediately to curb rising gun violence in America.
Plus, police say “no suspects have been named or arrested” in the Idaho University student killings, Walker and Warnock are set for a Georgia Senate runoff in two weeks, a study suggests exercise can impact your Thanksgiving appetite, and a man explains his connection with his RealDoll.
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Nov 24, 2022
6 dead after Virginia Walmart manager opens fire in store
5 employees and a 16-year-old boy have been killed inside a Virginia Walmart after an overnight manager of the store opened fire on his colleagues in a break room. Lorenzo Gamble, Brian Pendleton, Kellie Pyle, Randall Blevins, and Tyneka Johnson have all been identified as victims by so far by officials. Walmart employee Jessie Wilczewski gives her harrowing account of the ordeal, and how she miraculously survived.
The DOJ is seeking Mike Pence’s testimony in the January 6 criminal probe. Trump’s former Acting Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney joins to discuss whether Pence will comply, Trump’s chaotic week of legal losses, and Kevin McCarthy facing a new term with a more extreme freedom caucus. Ethiopian born Swedish-American chef and restaurateur Marcus Samuelsson joins to discuss how more Americans are opting to eat out on Thanksgiving amid rising food prices, and the importance of celebrating cultural differences during the holiday season.
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Nov 23, 2022
Special counsel begins work on Trump investigations
BREAKING NEWS: multiple fatalities and injuries have been reported in a shooting at a Walmart in Chesapeake, Virginia.
CNN Tonight continues with the panel discussing the special counsel in the Mar-a-Lago and January 6 investigations beginning work with no signs the probes will slow down, the D.A. weighing hate crime charges against the club Q shooting suspect as the defendant’s lawyers say their client identifies as non-binary, World Cup host Qatar facing continued criticism over human rights abuses, and polling showing Americans’ declining trust in the Judicial Branch.
In the wake of the Club Q shooting, CNN National Security Analyst Juliette Kayem joins to discuss if it’s time to rethink ‘Run, Hide, Fight’, and a friend of one of the Colorado shooting victims speaks out. Plus, police say they’re “Making progress” in the investigation into the killings of four University of Idaho students, and why we still don’t have all of the JFK assassination Records.
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Nov 23, 2022
Kevin McCarthy's path to speakership unclear
Rep. David Joyce is the Chair of the Republican Governance Group. He joins to discuss how GOP defections are complicating Kevin McCarthy’s path to the House speakership, and the multiple investigations House Republicans plan to launch into the Biden administration. The panel discusses the power plays of the five Congressmen signaling “no” votes to Kevin McCarthy’s speakership, McCarthy demanding DHS Secretary Mayorkas’ resignation over border issues, the Supreme Court clearing the way for the House to get Trump’s tax returns and why Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has called the Teachers Union Head, “the most dangerous person in the world”.
Ahead of the Club Q shooting suspect appearing in court tomorrow, Colorado Springs council member Nancy Henjum tells Kasie Hunt her community has been racked with “great fear and devastation”, but believes Colorado Springs is “much greater than hate”. A crippling rail strike could start as early as December 5th, after…
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Nov 22, 2022
Interview with Colorado shooting hero
Officials hail Richard Fierro as a hero after he disarmed the alleged gunman in a deadly shooting at Club Q in Colorado. The US army veteran tells CNN “Everybody in that building experienced combat that night”, and that he was “defending his family”. Colorado Democratic Sen. John Hickenlooper joins to discuss the horrific shooting at club Q, and legislators in State Houses across the country passing 25 anti-LGTBQ bills this session.
Presidential Historian Jon Meacham talks about the history of US presidents condemning hate crimes. Plus, Idaho police are still seeking the suspect and murder weapon in the University of Idaho homicides, how Iran’s security forces are raping women and men to quell protests, and “She Said”, a movie about the reporters who helped exposed disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein, tanks.
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Nov 22, 2022
Colorado LGBTQ shooting, GOP Trump alternatives, Qatar controversy
A mass shooting at an LGBTQ club in Colorado Springs leaves 5 dead and another 25 injured. Two heroes took down the gunman, saving so many lives. Thomas James and Richard Fierro, a US Army veteran, who says he went into “combat mode”, as bullets were flying. The panel discusses if the rise in hate crime against the LGBTQ community relates to hateful rhetoric online, GOP elites weighing possible alternatives to Trump as his 2024 rivals tell top Republican donors it’s time to move on from the former President, and the political impact of Twitter facing an uncertain future under Elon Musks’ chaotic leadership.
Mike Pence’s former Chief of Staff Marc Short joins to discuss Pence’s caution in criticizing Trump ahead of 2024, and the special counsel appointed to oversee the DOJ investigations into Trump. Former US women’s soccer goalkeeper Briana Scurry is a World Cup champion, and was the first openly gay player on the women’s national team. She joins to discuss the controv…
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Nov 19, 2022
Attorney General appoints special counsel in Trump investigations
Attorney General Merrick Garland appoints a special counsel to oversee the federal investigations into Trump’s role in the insurrection, and the classified documents found at his Mar-a-Lago residence. The panel discusses why this is a shrewd move by Garland, and if it makes indicting the former president more likely. With World Cup fever growing, the controversies are also heating up. Qatar's abysmal record on human rights is no secret. And now, World Cup organizers are apologizing after security tried to stop Danish journalists from broadcasting.
Three powerful women speak out: Michelle Obama, Amal Clooney and Melinda French Gates discuss their mission to empower women and girls. Plus, organizers announce no alcohol is to be sold at the Budweiser sponsored World Cup in Qatar, the GOP calls for a Hunter Biden special counsel after the DOJ move on Trump, and a deadly snowstorm pummels Western New York.
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Nov 18, 2022
Pelosi steps down, Twitter walks out, Idaho coroner's report
Nancy Pelosi announces she is stepping down from the House leadership after 20 years, saying the hour has come for a new generation to lead the Democratic caucus. A “Mass exodus” appears to be underway at Twitter as employees reject Musk’s “Extremely hardcore” ultimatum. CNN Senior Media Reporter Oliver Darcy tells Laura Coates why he thinks this is Twitter’s last gasp.
A coroner confirms the four University of Idaho students found dead in off campus housing had been stabbed to death. CNN Correspondent Veronica Miracle reports on the food truck video that offers a timeline of their final hours, as many questions remain unanswered, in what police are calling a targeted attack. Plus, how culture wars in the classroom impacted the midterms, Trump paints a grim vision of America in decline in announcing his third run for the presidency, and a Secret Service agent from Trump’s January 6 motorcade is interviewed by the House Committee.
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Nov 17, 2022
Interview with former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen
Trump’s ex-lawyer Michael Cohen reacts to the former president’s 2024 announcement, and discusses the New York Post mocking Trump for running again as GOP donors and allies ditch him. CNN Law Enforcement Analyst Michael Fanone joins to discuss the shocking killings of four University of Idaho students in off-campus housing, as the victim’s relatives call out the police department for lack of information.
The panel discusses Mike Pence’s reaction to the January 6 rioters calling for his execution, and his comment that Trump decided to be “a part of the problem”. Plus, CNN projects the GOP will win control of the House, Elon Musk tells Twitter employees commit to “extremely hardcore work, or get out”, and Nancy Pelosi will address her future plans tomorrow.
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Nov 17, 2022
Town Hall with former Vice President Mike Pence
Jake Tapper moderates a CNN Town Hall with Mike Pence. The former Vice President answers questions including: will he will support Trump’s 2024 presidential bid, does he wish he had done more to prevent false information about the 2020 election, and why has he previously endorsed election denying candidates? Pence also responds to the January 6 Committee saying it’s “disappointing” he is “misrepresenting” the nature of its investigation, and reacts to video footage of rioters calling for his execution as the insurrection unfolded at the Capitol.
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Nov 16, 2022
Trump announces 2024 presidential run
Donald Trump announces he is running for president in 2024. The twice-impeached former president, who is currently facing a swirl of lawsuits and investigations, has thrown the GOP into turmoil after midterm losses by many of the candidate he endorsed, with prominent Republicans openly discussing a future that does not include him. The panel discusses what Trump’s 2024 bid means for other potential candidates, and how Biden will hold up against him.
President Biden holds an emergency round table with world leaders at the G20 in Bali to discuss why a Russian-made missile killed two people in Poland today, but says it’s unlikely it was fired from Russia. Plus, CNN projects California Democrat Josh Harder will hold on to his seat, Ivanka Trump says she does not “Plan to be involved in politics” in the future, a white teacher in Texas is fired for telling students his race is “The superior one”, and Liz Cheney says Trump lacks fitness for office, and is “Unstable”.
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Nov 15, 2022
Growing number of Republicans publicly blame Trump for losses
The blame game begins as the GOP grapples with its poor midterm showing. CNN predicts Democrat Katie Hobbs will win the Arizona Governor’s race against Republican election denier Kari Lake. Democrat Wes Moore joins to discuss his historic midterm win to become the first black Governor of Maryland, and Joe Tate joins to discuss becoming the first black Speaker of Michigan State House, after the state goes Democrat for the first time in almost four decades.
Trump’s 2024 bid gets harsh reactions from Hill Republicans, with Mike Pence saying he thinks the GOP will have “better choices” than the former president. Plus, Rudy Giuliani won’t face federal charges over his Ukraine activities, an appeals court blocks Biden’s student relief debt plan, Missouri and Maryland vote to approve legal marijuana, Dave Chappelle is accused of “normalizing anti-Semitism” in a SNL monologue, and KFC apologizes after a Kristallnacht promotion in Germany.
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Nov 11, 2022
CNN Tonight update for November 11, 2022
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Nov 8, 2022
Final campaign pitches, Trump teases announcement, Nancy Pelosi interview
CNN Tonight continues with the Panel discussing Fetterman and Oz making their final closing arguments in their pivotal Pennsylvania race, Mandela Barnes being targeted by a barrage of ads trying to tie him to crime in the Wisconsin Senate race, and the key legal battles playing out that could impact which votes get counted.
CNN Presidential Historian John Meacham joins to discuss Trump telling a rally crowd he’ll have an “important announcement” at Mar-a-Lago on November 15, and how the midterm outcome could drastically alter the course of the Biden Presidency. Plus, Speaker Pelosi gives her first interview since the attack on her husband, why Twitter owner Elon Musk recommends voting for Republicans, and a Wall Street Journal poll shows the GOP are gaining support among black and Latino voters.
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Nov 8, 2022
Election eve
On election eve, Jake Tapper discusses how early election results may be misleading depending on the election rules in each state, and how the phenomenon of the ‘Red Mirage’ was used by Trump to push false election fraud claims in 2020. With control of Congress up for grabs, CNN Political Director David Chalian joins to break down some of the key races you should be watching. Former Senior Homeland Security Official Christopher Krebs was fired in 2020 for contradicting Trump’s election fraud claims. He tells Jake why he thinks the Kremlin’s claims of election interference are disinformation and discuses if he thinks tomorrow’s election systems will be secure.
Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro joins to discuss John Fetterman’s lawsuit which argues Pennsylvania mail in ballots should be counted even if they’re not signed with a valid date. North Carolina Republican Congressional candidate Pat Harrigan tells Jake about his family being affected by what he calls pol…
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Nov 7, 2022
Democrats face tough races to hold onto Senate majority
In what may be the most consequential midterms of our lifetimes, we examine the dynamics that may change the outcome of the election. We speak to analysts about the close races in the Senate and House. Plus, with 40+ million ballots already cast, we look at poll data as candidates make their final push with Election Day just two days away.
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Nov 5, 2022
Elon Musk lays off half of Twitter’s workforce
CNN Tonight continues with the panel discussing Elon Musk laying off half of Twitter’s staff and blaming the move on a drop in revenue due to activists pressuring advertisers, the Democrats spending millions on amplifying the views of MAGA candidates and if it will backfire next week, the January 6 Committee giving Trump more time to turn over subpoenaed documents, and recreational marijuana legalization being on the ballot in five states.
CNN Contributor Bob Costas joins to talk about Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving’s five game suspension over his anti-Semitic posts amid a fallout that has also seen the player lose millions after being dropped by Nike. Plus, the Powerball jackpot is set to be world's biggest ever, and, the Senate made Daylight Saving Time permanent, so why hasn’t the House?
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Nov 5, 2022
Make America Great Again, again?
As sources tell CNN top aides to former President Trump are gearing up for a possible 2024 campaign launch, Jake Tapper opens CNN Tonight talking about election security concerns, the economy, and also gives updates on key midterm races. Gabriel Sterling is the Chief Operating Officer of the Georgia Secretary of State’s Office. He joins to talk about Georgia voters shattering midterm early voting records, and responds to criticisms of the State's voting laws.
Rep. Elaine Luria is in the political fight of her life as she runs for re-election in Virginia’s second congressional district. She tells Jake about emphasizing her work on the January 6 Committee during her campaign. Democratic Arizona secretary of state candidate Adrian Fontes joins to discuss running against a hardline election denier in a state where at least 18 voter intimidation cases have been referred to the DOJ. Actress and activist Kerry Washington tells Jake why she’s choosing to get involved with ‘Get out the…
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Nov 4, 2022
Seismic changes to come if GOP takes House and Senate
CNN Tonight continues with the panel discussing the seismic changes to come if the GOP takes control of the the House and Senate, why Hispanic voters will have more power this year than ever before, Barrack Obama shutting down hecklers at Detroit and Phoenix rallies, and the DOJ mulling a potential special council if Trump runs in 2024.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg joins to discuss President Biden’s closing midterm message about democracy being in peril, and talks about potential Thanks Giving travel troubles. Plus, Kyrie Irving is suspended by Brooklyn Nets over his anti-Semitism Twitter controversy, Elon Musk’s Twitter informs staff layoffs are set to begin, Gabby Petito’s parents file a suit against Moab police alleging they could have saved her life, and Kanye West can’t sell “White Lives Matter” shirts because two black men own the trade mark.
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Nov 4, 2022
DOJ rests its case against Oath Keepers
The prosecution rests its case against five alleged leaders of Oath Keepers, including its founder, for their roles in the US Capitol attack on January 6, 2021. Jake Tapper talks about who the far-right militia are, the shocking evidence presented in the trial, and the rarity and history of seditious conspiracy charges in the US. Republican Senator Tom Cotton joins to discuss divisive party politics, the failures of Democratic presidents, and tells Jake who he thinks is to blame for the US withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs tells Jake why she refuses to debate her opponent Kari Lake in their race for Arizona Governor, and responds to calls to rescue herself from overseeing the election. Democratic Rep. Pat Ryan joins to discuss running on abortion rights in a tight re-election fight in New York. Plus, key answers are still missing in the St. Louis school shooting, and a judge restricts how right-wing groups can patrol Arizona drop boxes.
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Nov 3, 2022
Biden: election deniers could lead the country down a ‘path to chaos’
CNN Tonight continues with the panel discussing Biden’s warning that election deniers could lead the country down a ‘Path to chaos’, a Trump lawyer saying Justice Clarence Thomas was ‘key” to a plan to delay certification of the 2020 election, political violence looming over the tense midterms, Barrack Obama and Herschel Walker trading barbs, and what the Ohio Senate race between Vance and Ryan means for the control of the Senate.
Former RNC communications director Doug Heye joins to talk about how he helped to run the ‘Fire Pelosi’ effort, and toxic politics. Plus, A CNN poll shows voters heavily favor Republicans on the economy and inflation, research shows female officials are targeted 3.4 times more often than men, the Washington Commanders owner considers selling the team, and the FCC Commissioner calls for a ban on TikTok in the US.
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Nov 3, 2022
Russian war crimes in Ukraine, plus an interview with Jimmy Kimmel
Jake Tapper opens CNN Tonight talking about why U.S. Intelligence believes senior Russian officials have discussed how and when to deploy a tactical nuclear weapon in Ukraine, the war crimes and atrocities happening in Ukraine right now, and the head of the Wagner Group reportedly confronting Putin directly about his belief that the war in Ukraine is being mismanaged by top generals.
CNN Chief International Correspondent Clarissa Ward joins Ukrainians gathering evidence of possible Russian war crimes and interviews a Ukrainian woman who describes her horrific treatment by Russian soldiers. Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney joins to discuss the real risk of losing his seat in a Blue district of New York, and defends the Democrats spending on far-right republicans. Late night legend Jimmy Kimmel joins to discuss misinformation and the attacks against Paul Pelosi, celebrities spewing anti-Semitism, and ‘cancel culture’ and forgiveness.
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Nov 2, 2022
Republican Liz Cheney steps onto the campaign trail for a Democrat
CNN Tonight continues with the panel discussing the political heavyweights hitting the campaign trail, including Republican Liz Cheney who is campaigning for Democrat Elissa Slotkin against an election denier, newly released court documents detailing the violent attack on Paul Pelosi, and the negotiation underway for Trump to testify before the January 6 Committee under oath.
Plus, Biden targets Florida’s ‘extreme MAGA Republicans’ in his closing midterm pitch, saying “Democracy is on the ballot", control of the Senate could come down the the Georgia race, ‘America First Legal’ releases a radio ad accusing Biden of ‘racism’ towards white Americans, a Georgia Pastor’s sermon slamming Herschel Walker goes viral, and – are you tired of self-checkout machines?
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Nov 2, 2022
Crime on the campaign trail as midterms loom
Jake Tapper opens CNN tonight talking about crime as a campaign issue, the attack on Paul Pelosi, where violent crime is up and where this is more perception than reality, and the Democrats’ vulnerability on defund the police. GOP Senate candidate John O'Dea hopes to win is seat without Trump’s blessing. He joins to discuss his intent to to actively campaign against Trump if he runs for president again, why he thinks Governor DeSantis was right about moving migrants to Martha’s Vineyard, and why he opposes raising the age limit for buying semiautomatic weapons to 21.
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson joins to discuss the Arizona & Michigan GOP robocalls pushing voting by mail despite candidates & parties publicly bashing it, and the election conspiracies that are clouding the Michigan Secretary of State race. NFL Network Host Rich Eisen joins to discuss the backlash against Brooklyn Nets Kyrie Irving’s now deleted tweet promoting a book and documentary that pushes ant…
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Nov 1, 2022
Heavy hitters on campaign trail ahead of midterms
CNN Tonight’s coverage continues with the panel discussing the heavy hitters on the campaign trail in the final week before the midterms, as pre-election voting surpasses 2018 levels with more than 21 million ballots already cast. They also discuss Paul Pelosi’s attacker allegedly telling police he intended to take Speaker Pelosi hostage and break her kneecaps if she ‘lied’, and the Jacksonville Sheriff’s office saying its investigation into anti-Semitic messages seen at a Florida-Georgia football game is over and that it's “not a crime”.
Plus, New York City workers can now see what jobs pay before they apply, Saturday Night Live lampoons potential Democrat 2024 nominees in a horror-movie style, SCOTUS hears oral arguments on affirmative action, Brazil’s Bolsonaro loses his bid for a second term, and real life ‘White Lotus’: workers on rich guests’ wildest demands.
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Nov 1, 2022
Paul Pelosi attack conspiracies: who is pushing them, and why
Jake Tapper opens CNN Tonight talking about the conspiracy theories that have emerged around the brutal attack on Paul Pelosi, the spread of misinformation about the incident on social media, and the mixed responses from Republican leaders. Los Angeles Democratic Mayoral candidate Rick Caruso joins to give his reaction to the Paul Pelosi attack & subsequent conspiracies. The former Republican also tells Jake whether he thinks America can get past the poison that's been injected into its politics, and discusses his race against Rep. Karen Bass with a campaign that focuses on crime and homelessness.
CNN KFile Senior Editor Andrew Kaczynski joins to discuss the GOP New Hampshire Senate nominee repeating the hoax that kids are using litter boxes in schools, and how it became a Republican talking point. Attorney David Hinojosa is arguing in support of affirmative action before the Supreme Court. He tells Jake why he thinks race conscious University admissions will continue, and what the en…
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Oct 29, 2022
Pelosi assailant shouted, “Where is Nancy?” before hammer attack
CNN Tonight’s coverage continues with the panel discussing the brutal assault on Nancy Pelosi’s husband at their San Fransisco Home and the multiple conspiracy theories the alleged attacker posted on social media. That, as as sources tell CNN Paul Pelosi’s assailant shouted “Where is Nancy?” before the attack. Plus, Senator Chuck Schumer gets caught on a hot mic, Elon Musk says no banned Twitter accounts will be restored before a review by a new “Content moderation council”, and Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen announce their divorce.
Republican Senator Jake Corman and his daughter Bella join to speak out about the death threats their family received after Trump publicly commented Corman was “fighting as though he were a Radical Left Democrat” over not auditing Pennsylvania’s 2020 votes. As the CDC reports 264,000 women in the US are diagnosed with breast cancer every year, Congresswoman Wasserman Schultz tells Alisyn about surviving breast cancer, and the importance…
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Oct 29, 2022
Paul Pelosi attacked with hammer
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband Paul Pelosi was attacked with a hammer at the couple’s home, suffering a skull fracture and serious injuries to his arms in an incident the police are saying “was not a random attack”. Judge Esther Salace, whose son was shot and killed by a lawyer who invaded her home in 2020, joins to discuss the threat of political violence and why she thinks it’s more important now than ever to pass the ‘Judicial Security And Privacy Act’.
Biden’s Chief Medical Adviser, Dr. Anthony Fauci, joins to discuss the violent threats made against him and his family, and the negative impact of some conservative candidates spreading an anti-science message. Marketing guru Professor Scott Galloway joins to discuss Elon Musk closing a $44 billion deal to buy Twitter, and how it has reignited questions about the future of content moderation and suspended accounts on the platform. Actor F. Murray Abraham tells Jake about how he hated to leave season 2 of “The…
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Oct 28, 2022
Elon Musk takes over Twitter, fires CEO and top executives
CNN Tonight’s coverage continues with the panel discussing Elon Musk completing his $44 billion twitter deal and what it means for the platform’s content and moderation policies, the influence of celebrities on political issues and social causes, Kanye West’s disturbing history of admiring Adolf Hitler, and what happens next if there’s a ‘Red Wave’ in November.
Actress and activist Jane Fonda joins to speak out on climate change activism ahead of the midterms, and what she thinks will happen to climate change policy if the Republicans retake the House and Senate. Plus, Trump’s lawyers and the DOJ meet in a secret hearing on the Mar-a-Lago probe, and the manager of the Houston Astros responds to a report that there are no American-born black players on the World Series roster.
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Oct 28, 2022
What could a GOP-controlled House look like?
As Republicans vow policy changes and probes if the balance of power is flipped, Jake Tapper gives his analysis of what could happen if they take control of Congress. Republican Rep. Dan Crenshaw hopes to become the chair of the House Homeland Security Committee in 12 day’s time. Jake pushes him on what he would prefer his party to prioritize to achieve legislative change, and their plan to raise the debt ceiling on day one, to avoid a government shutdown. Later, they discuss the GOP’s stance on border security and the opioid crisis.
Plus, CNN contributor Bob Costas explains why the Phillies playing against the Astros in the World Series is being called one of baseball's biggest mismatches in more than 100 years, and also tells Jake about how the NFL is still struggling to protect players from concussions. And, Actress Elizabeth Banks joins to talk about her new film “Call Jane”, which looks at the pre-Roe world through one woman’s abortion journey.
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Oct 27, 2022
New abortion allegation against Herschel Walker
CNN Tonight’s coverage continues with the panel discussing a new unnamed woman alleging Herschel Walker pressured her in to an abortion in 1993, the GOP’s Mehmet Oz saying abortion choices should be left to ‘Women, doctors and local political leaders’, how Florida Latino’s will vote on election day, and amid concerns that extremist groups are going local to disrupt the midterms – how does law enforcement deal with voter intimidation?
Neuroscientist Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor experienced a severe stroke at 37. She tells Alisyn Camerota why she thinks John Fetterman’s cognitive competence appears fine, after stumbles during his Pennsylvania Senate debate intensify focus on his stroke recovery. Plus, there are clashes in Iran as thousands gather to mark 40 days since Masha Amini’s death, a study shows video gaming may have some cognitive benefits for kids, and a Washington Post analysis claims that NFL teams use black coaches to clean up their messes.
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Oct 27, 2022
The war in Ukraine: false flag fears and prisoner exchanges
Jake Tapper opens CNN Tonight talking about the state of play in Ukraine; Russia’s Ambassador to the UK repeating unsubstantiated claims that Ukraine is preparing a ‘dirty bomb’, and the reality of the Ukrainian counter-offensive making Putin more desperate. CNN Chief International Correspondent Clarissa ward reports live from Zaporizhzhia about the body of 24-year-old Joshua Jones, an American killed fighting alongside the Ukrainian military being returned to Ukrainian custody by the Russian military during a ceasefire.
Los Angeles Mayoral candidate Rep. Karen Bass joins to talk about running against former Republican Rick Caruso as they clash in a race dominated by frustration over crime and homelessness. CNN Medical Analyst Dr Jonathan Reiner joins to discuss the Pennsylvania Senate debate fallout, as questions swirl about Democratic candidate John Fetterman’s health after suffering a stroke. He tells Jake why he thinks it was wrong to place Fetterman in this position, and…
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Oct 26, 2022
Fetterman, Oz spar in first and only Pennsylvania Senate debate
CNN Tonight’s coverage continues with the panel discussing Republican Pennsylvania Senate candidates Fetterman and Oz trading biting attacks in a debate that highlights Fetterman’s continued stroke recovery, election deniers running for office in key battleground states, sanitation workers who did not comply with NYC’s vaccination mandate being reinstated by an NY judge, and, when is retirement not retirement?
Presidential Historian John Meacham tells Laura and Alisyn why he thinks we are heading into the most consequential election since the civil war, and how Lincoln prioritized democracy over his political future. Plus, a family joins to talk about their rescue after being trapped in the Grand Canyon caverns following an elevator malfunction. And, Jenny Mitchell joins to discuss the lawsuit she has filed against L’Oreal that claims their chemical hair straightening products caused her uterine cancer.
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Oct 26, 2022
Ex-GOP lawmaker on why he left the Republican Party
Ex-GOP Congressman Justin Amash famously left the Republican party over Trump and Trumpism, and was the first Republican to come out against Trump during his first impeachment. Now an independent, he tells Jake why he became disenchanted with the two-party system, why he thinks Kevin McCarthy’s leadership is “Conniving and fundamentally dishonest”.
Plus, as more brands cut ties with with Kanye West over his anti-Semitic comments, Rabbi Noah Farkas and activist and actress Malynda Hale, join to discuss the rise of anti-Semitic incidents following West’s divisive remarks, and Trump’s recent comments on US Jews and Israel. And, physicist Jess Wade is shining a spotlight on female scientists who haven’t gotten their dues by writing over 1,700 Wikipedia biographies about their work. She tells Jake about the challenges of documenting this important history, and why honoring women scientists will help close the STEM gap.
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Oct 25, 2022
Midterm misinformation and voter intimidation
CNN Tonight’s coverage continues with the panel discussing the rampant misinformation in some midterm campaigns as they enter their final stretch, and if debates still matter. Arizona officials are deeply concerned about the safety of voters amid voter intimidation allegations. Marc Elias is the founder of Democracy Docket. He tells Alisyn Camerota about how his organization has filed lawsuits to stop alleged intimidation from masked militias at Arizona ballot boxes.
Plus, NASA enlists a team of scientists and experts to delve in to the mysteries surrounding UFOs, slavery is on the ballot box in five states, a teen pleads guilty in the Michigan school shooting that killed four students, and more than 1000 people have been arrested in Iran for protesting against brutal treatment from Iranian officials.
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Oct 25, 2022
New audio from Bob Woodward’s “Trump Tapes”
Bob Woodward, author of “The Trump Tapes: Bob Woodward's Twenty Interviews with President Donald Trump”, joins to discuss the recordings in which Trump talked about national security secrets, his relationship with Kim Jong Un, and his handling of the Covid pandemic. He tells Jake Tapper why he thinks Trump is an “Unparalleled danger”, and that the only time Trump wouldn’t answer a question was about whether he would peacefully leave office if he lost the 2020 election. Later, Woodward’s fellow Watergate journalist Carl Bernstein joins, and the three discuss Trump’s influence and future, and compare his presidency with Nixon’s.
Rep. Mike Turner joins to discuss The White House’s dismissal of Russia’s claim Ukraine is planning a dirty bomb attack, President Zelensky suggesting Russia is helping Iran with its nuclear program in exchange for drones, and how House Republicans may resist a big Ukraine funding package if Democrats add unrelated spending.
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Oct 22, 2022
Election denialism and the midterms
CNN Tonight’s coverage continues with the panel discussing the possibility of election denialism affecting the midterms, Trump’s January 6 subpoena and the response of his legal team, Republican Arizona gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake softening her stance on accepting election results, and the case of former daycare employees being charged with child abuse after an adult is filmed using a “Scream” mask to terrify toddlers.
Republican strategist and pollster Frank Luntz joins to discuss the intensifying anger around the rejection of our political process and the challenges of ensuring America’s democratic process is trusted. Plus, radio hosts Joe Madison and Mike Broomhead tell Laura about what their listeners are saying ahead of the midterms.
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Oct 22, 2022
Steve Bannon sentenced to four months in prison
Steve Bannon is sentenced to four months in prison after refusing to comply with a subpoena from the January 6 Committee. His attorney tells Jake why he thinks the appeal Bannon’s case is “Bulletproof”, and responds to the issue of his client continuing to spread election lies. The parents of Aaron Nola of the Philadelphia Phillies and Austin Nola of the San Diego Padres, join to talk about the brothers making history in the baseball postseason, and crisscrossing the US to support them as they face off in the National League Championship series.
Ohio Democratic Senate candidate Rep. Tim Ryan joins to discuss his neck-and-neck race against Trump-backed J.D. Vance, and responds to critics of his voting record. Plus, former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi sparks controversy after boasting about his “re-established” relationship with Vladimir Putin.
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Oct 21, 2022
Warnock places last-minute advert against Walker
CNN Tonight’s coverage continues with the panel discussing Raphael Warnock’s new campaign advert highlighting Herschel Walkers’ abortion controversy, North Carolina’s hotly-contested race to fill Sen. Richard Burr’s Seat, statistics that show American men are dropping out of the labor force and fewer are graduating, and following the record-breaking resignation of UK Prime Minister Liz Truss – how do you solve the problem of unpopular leaders?
A panel of voters in battleground states weighs in on the state of democracy, giving their views on election deniers running for office. And, as Republicans hammer Democrats on crime by claiming that liberal-led cities are unsafe, the panel discusses the truth about what’s really going on with the crime rate. Plus, visits to Disneyland are becoming more costly for families, and rising travel cost lead some consumers to embrace luxury coach buses over airlines.
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Oct 21, 2022
UK Prime Minister Liz Truss resigns after six-weeks of chaos
Jake Tapper opens CNN Tonight talking about UK Prime Minister Liz Truss’ abrupt departure from office after only six-weeks, following her ‘Truss-nomics’ causing the British economy to implode. He focuses on what happened and why, and also considers if the turmoil of Truss foreshadows more instability to come in America. Former Republican Governor of Florida Jeb Bush joins to discuss the drop in student test scores after the pandemic, Florida’s ‘Stop Woke’ Act, and also tells Jake why he thinks the GOP will be yearning for new leadership in 2024.
Phil Rosenthal joins to discuss the new season of his hit Netflix show ‘Somebody Feed Phil’. He tells Jake what it’s like to eat sea urchins and ants, and pays tribute to his late parents who inspired him to create ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’. Plus, NASA Mission Systems Engineer Mike Menzel gives his insight into how the new ‘pillars of creation’ pictures captured by the James Webb Space Telescope offer clues on how sta…
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Oct 20, 2022
Will Trump's growing legal troubles matter in the midterms?
CNN Tonight’s coverage continues with the panel discussing if the swirl of legal troubles surrounding Trump will matter in the midterms, the key issues voters will be thinking about at the ballot box in November, and the seismic changes to come if the GOP takes the House and Senate.
Plus, the TikTok abortion debate divides generation Z, a proposed solution to perfectionism’s negative effect on mental health, more states open up access to legal and medical marijuana, and Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa says he lost consciousness after being hit during a game.
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Oct 20, 2022
Poll: 44% say economy, infrastructure are most important issues
Jake Tapper opens CNN tonight talking about the economy, inflation and recession, as polling shows 44% think the economy and infrastructure are the most important issues facing the US ahead of the midterms. Next, Jake goes one-on-one with New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu. They discuss what the Republicans would do would do to improve economic conditions and avoid a recession if they controlled the Senate, and his run for re-election while endorsing an election denier.
Attorney Ken Turkel joins to discuss Trump sitting for a deposition in Jean Carroll’s defamation lawsuit, and whether those answers could be used against him if she sues the former president for the related alleged sexual assault. Plus, Director Paul Feig joins to reflect on "Freaks and Geeks", discusses his passion for making female driven films, and talks about his new film, “The School for Good and Evil”.
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Oct 19, 2022
Exclusive: Bob Woodward releasing audiobook of 20 Trump interviews
CNN Tonight’s coverage continues with the panel discussing legendary journalist Bob Woodward’s audiobook of 20 interviews he conducted with then President Donald Trump from 2016 to 2020 - and it’s a goldmine. Plus, a National Institutes of Health study links chemical hair straightening to uterine cancer, lawyers for George Floyd’s daughter draft a cease and desist letter to Kanye West, and Trump's deposition in E. Jean Carroll’s defamation lawsuit is imminent.
Talk show hosts Mark Davis and Bill Press join to discuss what voters are telling them as the GOP and Democrats ramp-up their final midterm appeals. Plus, Marco Rubio and Val Demings spar in their first and only debate of the Florida Senate race, and polls show Gen X is leaning towards the GOP heading into the midterms.
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Oct 19, 2022
Midterms and extremism, plus, an interview with Chelsea Manning
Rep. Peter Meijer is one of only 10 Republican members of Congress who voted to impeach then-President Trump after the January 6 Capitol attack. He joins to discuss the rise of extreme candidates in 2022, narrowly losing his primary to a Trump-backed election denier, and the responsibility he thinks the Democrats should take for their spending on amplifying the views of far-right Republican candidates.
Former Army Intelligence Analyst and “README.txt” author Chelsea Manning, leaked hundreds of thousands of classified documents to WikiLeaks, shaking up everything we thought we knew about US wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. She tells Jake what pushed her to take that extreme step, discusses being a survivor of sexual assault while in the military, and gives a message to trans kids. Plus, “Hamilton” creator Lin Manuel Miranda tells Jake how he hopes to rally young Latino voters to support Democratic candidates in the midterms.
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Oct 18, 2022
Donald Trump criticized for anti-semitic statement
CNN Tonight’s coverage continues with the panel discussing the backlash against Trump for attacking American Jews by saying they must “get their act together” on Israel “before it’s too late”, the heated midterm debates happening across the country, if Saturday Night Live’s take on politics sticks with voters more than what they see on the news, and Biden pushing student debt relief amid GOP opposition.
Beth Kean is the CEO of the Holocaust Museum in Los Angeles. She joins to remind how the Holocaust started with words, discusses Trump perpetuating the false narrative that Jewish Americans have a loyalty towards Israel as opposed to the United States, and tells Laura about how her organization uses education as catalyst for change.
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Oct 18, 2022
Kanye West’s Parler deal reopens free speech & censorship debate
Kanye West tells Bloomberg that his move to buy Parler is prompted by his suspensions by Instagram and Twitter, and that it’s a place for “people who have been bullied by the thought police”. Tech guru Scott Galloway tells Jake Tapper about Parler’s plummeting popularity, and discusses whether Kanye can really make an impact with the platform.
Former Trump National Security Adviser John Bolton joins to discuss Russia launching a series of Iran-supplied “kamikaze” drone attacks across Ukraine at civilian targets, why it indicates Russia’s precision guided weapons are depleted, and a new Gallop poll that shows 70% of Ukrainians want to keep fighting. Plus, the panel discusses the politics of the opioid crisis after two politicians in the Ohio Senate race come under scrutiny for ties to drug companies.
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Oct 15, 2022
Rare unity seen between lawmakers on January 6
CNN Tonight’s coverage continues with the panel discussing never before seen video from January 6 of a call between Nancy Pelosi and Mike Pence, trying to work out how to safely certify the electoral vote amid the chaos at the Capitol, Herschel Walker And Raphael Warnock’s face off in their close Georgia Senate race, how lies and false claims are flourishing in the American political landscape, and whether co-workers should share information about their salaries.
Plus, the mother of Parkland School massacre victim Scott Beigel joins to give her reaction to the shooter avoiding the death penalty, and a juror in the Parkland trial joins to discuss why they recommended life without parole, describing how “it got ugly” in the jury room after their final vote. And, Alaska's snow and king crab harvest is cancelled due to overfishing.
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Oct 15, 2022
Walker debates with Warnock in scandal rocked Senate race
Jake Tapper opens CNN Tonight with a monologue on political scandals past and present, covering both the quirky, and the shocking. Mark McKinnon was the Chief Media Advisor to George W. Bush. He joins to discuss Herschel Walker’s debate with Raphael Warnock in their race for the Georgia Senate, as Walker doubles-down on his assertion the abortion scandal he faces is based on a lie, and Warnock accuses him of pretending to be a police officer.
Senator Bernie Sanders joins to talk about his new Op-Ed, which says Democrats are wrong to focus on abortion as their closing argument ahead of the midterms, and should instead focus on the economy and their pro-worker agenda. Plus, Jake interviews actress and activist Nazanin Boniadi about her meeting with Vice President Harris on Iranian women protesting over the brutality of Iran’s morality police, and the criticizms of racism being made against "Rings of Power" in which she stars.
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Oct 14, 2022
CNN exclusive: new video of Congressional leaders during insurrection
CNN Tonight’s coverage continues with the panel discussing new footage of the reactions of lawmakers as the insurrection unfolded, the January 6 Committee playing testimony from a top aide indicating Trump knew he lost the election, and also, the Committee arguing that Trump was directly involved in the bid to overturn the 2020 election as it unanimously voted to subpoena him.
House Select Committee member Rep. Adam Schiff joins to discuss the Secret Service knowing about the potential for violence at the Capitol before January 6 and how it affects the credibility of some of testimony already heard during the investigation. Plus, conservative talk show host Mark Davis joins to discuss how his listeners reacted to the events of today’s January 6 public hearing, and families are outraged as the Parkland School shooter avoids the death penalty.
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Oct 14, 2022
Trump subpoenaed by January 6 Committee
First, Jake goes-one-on-one with January 6 Committee member Rep. Adam Kinzinger. They discuss whether Kinzinger thinks Trump will testify after the Committee unanimously voted to subpoena the former president, the Republicans attempting to blame Nancy Pelosi for rioters entering the Capitol during the insurrection, and the never-before-see-footage of Congressional leaders during the Capitol attack, obtained by CNN.
Next, Georgia Republican Secretary of State Brad Raffensburger joins to discuss how Trump knew he had lost the election before making the now infamous call asking Raffensburger to ‘find’ 11,780 votes, and the polarizing effect of Trump’s election denying conspiracy theories. Finally, the New York Times’ Maggie Haberman gives a breakdown of today's January 6 public hearing, how team Trump is handling the news of his subpoena, reacts to Trump calling her his “psychiatrist”, and tells Jake about her new book on Trump.
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Oct 13, 2022
Alex Jones to pay nearly $1 billion in damages to Sandy Hook parents
CNN Tonight’s coverage continues with the panel discussing the jury’s decision to order conspiracy theorist Alex Jones to pay nearly $1 billion in damages to the Sandy Hook families, the new testimony and evidence expected to be heard at the final January 6 hearing tomorrow, and the questions looming over Pennsylvania Democratic Senate candidate John Fetterman's Health, following his near-fatal stroke in May.
Trump’s former fixer Michael Cohen joins to speak out about how the then president “weaponized the U.S. Department of justice against his critics”, and how he fears for his safety if Trump becomes president again. Plus, two black comedians sue Clayton County Police over racial profiling, and an L.A. City Council member resigns after audio of her making racist remarks is leaked.
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Oct 13, 2022
Anna Sorokin: "I definitely did" take advantage of people
Jake Tapper goes one-on-one with Anna Sorokin, the convicted con artist and fraudster, and the inspiration behind Netflix’s “Inventing Anna”. Now out of ICE detention but under house arrest, she tells Jake that she “definitely did” take advantage of people, why she thinks her punishment would be different he she was sentenced in her native Germany, and what’s next for her after her release. Former Trump White House Deputy Press Secretary Sarah Matthews joins to discuss if she thinks Donald Trump poses a threat to democracy, speaks out about being smeared at the House Republican Conference, and tells Jake whether she thinks Trumps’ current team really believe the election was stolen.
Plus, the panel re-examine the attempted murder conviction of C.J. Rice, who was sentenced to up 60 years in prison despite thin evidence, and question if his own attorney undermined his legal defense.
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Oct 12, 2022
Exclusive interview with President Biden, plus, The Rock on “Black Adam”
As Vladimir Putin’s options narrow in Ukraine, Jake Tapper asks President Biden how close he thinks we are to the brink of a nuclear disaster, what other options are on the table, and Biden’s vow not to negotiate about Russia keeping any part of Ukraine, in an exclusive CNN Tonight interview. The two also discuss the backlash over Biden’s meeting with Saudi Arabia, recession fears, and federal prosecutors weighing charges on two fronts in their investigation into his son, Hunter.
Plus, Jake interviews Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson about his new film “Black Adam”, why he fought for the DC character to have his own movie, and how seriously he’s taking his fans’ hopes he’ll make a run for the White House.
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Oct 12, 2022
Biden “proud” of son’s fight against drug addiction
CNN Tonight’s coverage continues with the panel discussing the backlash to Fox News mocking a recorded phone call President Biden made to his son Hunter about getting help for his drug addiction, Lizzo taking on her critics about playing James Madison’s 200 year-old flute, and how Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson is leaving the door open to future a presidential run.
Former police officer Mike Fanone, who defended the Capitol during the insurrection, speaks out on the political hypocrisy on both sides of the aisle after January 6. Plus, an influential medical task force recommends screening children for anxiety, and iconic actress Angela Landsbury who had roles in "Gaslight" and "The Manchurian Candidate," dies at 96.
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Oct 11, 2022
Principles or power? GOP supports Herschel Walker no matter what
The panel discusses the hypocrisy of key Republicans continuing to rally around GOP Senate candidate Herschel Walker amid allegations that he paid for his then girlfriend’s abortion after the two conceived a child in 2009. And, as the GOP seizes on crime as a principal issue for the midterms, the panel also debates how the Democrats can convince voters they take the issue seriously.
Plus, Actress Jada Pinkett Smith joins to discuss her interview with Breona Taylor’s family, GOP leader Kevin McCarthy told police that Trump had no idea the Capitol was being attacked on January 6, a Democratic Louisiana Congressional candidate gives birth in a new campaign ad, and Kanye West’s Twitter account is locked for an anti-semitic tweet.
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Oct 7, 2022
CNN Tonight update for October 6, 2022
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Oct 6, 2022
Herschel Walker issues new denial over abortion report
Herschel Walker issues a new denial over the daily Beast’s report that he allegedly paid for his then girlfriend’s abortion after the two conceived a child in 2009, claiming in a Fox News interview that he doesn’t know the identity of the woman involved. The panel discusses the reaction to the GOP Senate candidate’s denial from some prominent conservative anti-abortion voices, the political impact of past ‘October surprises’, and also how rising gas prices could impact Democrats’ chances this November.
Josh Owens is former staffer for Alex Jones’ Infowars. He Joins CNN Tonight to discuss the powerful reach of disinformation put out by Jones and how the platform continues to be increasingly financially successful for the far-right conspiracy theorist. Plus, Biden & DeSantis put politics on hold to pledge relief for Florida following Hurricane Ian, Elon Musk revives his $44 billion deal to buy Twitter, and North Korea fires two short-range ballistic missiles.
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Oct 5, 2022
GOP leaders back Herschel Walker after abortion report
Georgia GOP Senate nominee Herschel Walker confronts a new scandal after the Daily Beast reports he paid for a woman’s abortion after the two conceived a child in 2009. That, as his son Christian Walker releases a video saying he is done with what he calls his father's lies. The panel discusses the report, which Walker calls a “flat out lie”, how the story could affect his political future even with the backing of GOP leaders, and also how the scandal, if true, reflects on the party of family values and its anti-abortion stance.
Donald Trump asks the Supreme Court to ensure more than 100 documents marked as classified are part of the special master's review in the Mar-a-Lago case, in a move that could bolster the former President's attempt to challenge the search in court and have the documents returned to him. Plus, is a serial killer on the loose in Stockton, California? Police Chief Stanley McFadden joins to talk about the release of a new video showing a "Person of interest"…
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Oct 4, 2022
Oath Keepers January 6 trial begins
The highest profile January 6 case begins as opening statements are presented in the Oath Keepers seditious conspiracy trial, with the DOJ revealing a recording in which founder Stewart Rhodes says his “only regret” after January 6 is that his group “Should have brought rifles”. Rhodes’s estranged wife, Tasha Adams, joins CNN Tonight to discuss what she thinks her ex-husband’s objective was on January 6, the abuse she faced from him over a ten-year period and how the Yale Law School graduate truly believes he can manipulate people through his voice and body language.
Former police officer and rescue diver Johnny Lauder swam a half-mile to rescue his 84-year-old mother in Naples, Florida in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. He tells Kasie about how he evacuated his mother through fast moving floodwaters, and that although his family has lost everything, says he still has his hope. Plus, Trump attacks Mitch McConnell, saying he has a “Death wish”, and the panel discusses t…
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Sep 30, 2022
Hurricane Ian regains strength, heads for South Carolina
One of the most catastrophic storms in Florida's history regains strength to become a category 1 hurricane and is projected to make landfall on Friday in South Carolina. Cajun Navy Incident Commander and veteran fire fighter Jay Carter joins to talk about the personal motivation behind his involvement in the search and rescue effort, as he and his team push on through the night in treacherous conditions to help as may people as possible.
Hundreds of thousands of Russians rush to the Country’s borders amid draft fears, ahead of Putin’s ceremony to formally annex four Ukrainian regions. CNN Political Analyst Josh Rogin joins to discuss the sham referendums supporting Putin’s land grab, and the mounting international suspicion that Russia has sabotaged the Nord Stream gas pipelines after European security officials observed Russian Navy support ships in the vicinity of leaks caused by underwater explosions.
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Sep 28, 2022
CNN Tonight update for September 28, 2022
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Sep 28, 2022
Florida fears catastrophic flooding as Hurricane Ian nears
A life-threatening category three storm surge with catastrophic 120 mph winds and flooding is expected to hit the Florida peninsula. With nearly 2-million people already under mandatory evacuation orders across the State, the Mayor of Sarasota tells Laura how the City is preparing, including shutting off water to barrier islands and closing bridges.
Jury selection begins in the Oath Keepers seditious conspiracy trial, as five members of the far-right militia group face trial for a violent plot to subvert the 2020 election on January 6. The panel discusses the impartiality issues faced in such a globally recognized case and also the Oath Keepers’ planned defense strategy. Plus, Minority House Leader Mitch McConnell gives a big boost to the bipartisan ‘Electoral Count Act’ bill in response to the January 6 attack on the Capitol, and the Democrat’s risky bet in funding far-right GOP candidates may be paying off.
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Sep 27, 2022
White House call to Capitol rioter on January 6
Records obtained by CNN show that a cell phone registered to a Capitol rioter who stormed the building, received a phone call from a White House landline at 4:34p on January 6. The call lasted for only nine seconds – but who placed the call and why? That, as new documentary video shows key Trump ally Roger Stone on pre-election day saying, “Let’s get right to the violence”.
The January 6 Committee is set to hold what’s likely to be the last public hearing on Wednesday before it releases its final report. Plus, texts from Mark Meadows reveal direct White House communication with a pro-Trump operative behind plans to seize voting machines in key battleground states, Brett Favre is under fire for his alleged role in the misappropriation of $8M in public funds intended for Mississippi welfare recipients, and NASA crashes a spacecraft into an asteroid for the first time.
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Sep 24, 2022
Trump wages secret court fight to block January 6 testimony
CNN learns Trump’s legal team has attempted to block a federal grand jury from gathering information from the former president’s top aides about his attempts to overturn the 2020 election. That, as the January 6 Committee prepares to hold what may be its final public hearing next week before the panel releases its report. The panel discusses if it’s likely Trump’s team will prevail with his executive privilege claims in the Mar-a Lago investigation, how financial pressures might be weighing on Trump’s decision to run in 2024, and what the January 6 Committee’s endgame could be.
Art Spiegelman is the author of Pulitzer Prize winning “Maus”, a graphic novel retelling Spiegelman’s father’s experiences as a Polish Jew who survived the Holocaust. He joins to discuss the banning of his book by a Tennessee school district and the “Orwellian” censorship battle that's rapidly rising across the US. Plus, new laws restricting teaching about race, history & gender identity…
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Sep 23, 2022
Trump: president can declassify documents "even by thinking about it"
Trump bizarrely claims a president can declassify documents "Even by thinking about it" during a Fox News interview, amid the order from the special master in the Mar-a-Lago investigation to prove he followed the process to declassify documents taken to his home. His ex-personal attorney Michael Cohen joins to discuss the mounting legal woes the former president is facing, and also why he represented Trump for so long.
Civilian action intensifies across two countries, as thousands of Iranian women protest the death of 22 year-old Masha Amini in police custody for allegedly breaking hijab wearing rules, and more than 1,300 anti-war protestors are detained in Russia. CNN Global Affairs Analyst Aaron David Miller joins to discuss if these protests signal the start of movements for change in Russia and Iran. Plus, the panel reacts to conspiracy theorist Alex Jones saying "I'm done saying I'm sorry" for spreading the Sandy Hook shooting hoax, and the dramatic scene it caused in the courtro…
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Sep 22, 2022
Trump family sued by New York Attorney General for $250 million
The New York Attorney General sues Trump, three of his children and his business, alleging “Staggering” property tax fraud. Letitia James has also referred her probe to federal prosecutors and the IRS for potential criminal investigation. The panel discusses the 222-page filing which includes a $250 million baseline judgment, a ban on the Trumps running any New York businesses for good, and a ban on buying commercial real estate in New York for five years.
Biden slams Putin’s attempts to “Extinguish” Ukraine while addressing the U.N. Security Council, as more than a thousand anti-war protesters are arrested across Russia, and Putin threatens to use nuclear weapons in the conflict. Plus, a federal appeals court restores DOJ access to the classified documents from Mar-a-Lago, Ginni Thomas agrees to a January 6 Committee interview, and as two people claim a $1.34 billion mega millions prize, the panel discuss whether the lottery is a regressive tax.
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Sep 21, 2022
Governor DeSantis sued by Martha's Vineyard migrants
The legal team for the Venezuelan migrants Ron DeSantis sent to Martha's Vineyard from Texas files a class action lawsuit against the Florida Governor, claiming their clients were manipulated and stripped of their dignity. That, as Democrats ask questions about the state funds used to carry out what critics are calling a political stunt. Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar joins to discuss the investigation he has started to determine if DeSantis or anyone connected to the Governor committed a crime in Texas.
Plus, Trump’s legal team refuses to provide any evidence he declassified the documents he took to Mar-a-Lago, a Senate probe finds nearly 1,000 unaccounted prison deaths in 2021, and the FDA warns against a new TikTok challenge that involves cooking chicken in NyQuil.
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Sep 16, 2022
White House: Governors sending migrants to Martha’s Vineyard and DC was a “cruel, premeditated political stunt”
White House officials met today to discuss how to respond to GOP governors, including Governors DeSantis and Abbott, sending migrants north in protest of President Joe Biden’s border policies. Biden accused the Republicans of "playing politics with human beings" and "using them as props" in response to those stunts. Today’s guests discuss the political motivations behind the moves and whether those who facilitated the process may face any criminal liability.
And, Montana says it will defy a judge’s order and keep blocking transgender people from changing their gender on their birth certificate in nearly all cases, the importance of representation with Disney’s teaser for the new “The Little Mermaid” live-action movie, and a preview of a CNN special report “American Coup: The January 6th Investigation.” Hosted by Laura Coates.
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Sep 16, 2022
Gov. DeSantis claims credit for migrants flown to Martha’s Vineyard
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis claims credit for sending two planes carrying Venezuelan migrants to Martha’s Vineyard unannounced. The move follows in the footsteps of GOP Governors Abbott and Ducey who began sending migrants to Washington, D.C., New York and Chicago to protest what they believe are Biden’s open border policies. The panel discusses the reaction from the White House, how this could play out for Governor DeSantis, whose state’s population is 26% Latino, and whether Republicans see immigration as a politically winning issue.
Plus, Texas Governor Greg Abbot sends two buses of migrants to Vice President Harris’ residence in Washington, D.C., a New Hampshire GOP Senate nominee does an about-face on false 2020 election claims, the judge in the Mar-a-Lago case appoints a special master, and Sen. Graham thinks “Side-stepping abortion” is not working for the GOP as Republicans distance themselves from his proposed 15-week ban.
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Sep 15, 2022
CNN Tonight update for September 14, 2022
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Sep 14, 2022
GOP Sen. Graham proposes a 15-week abortion ban nationwide
Polls have closed in the final three 2022 primaries of the season in New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Delaware. With 56 days until November 8th, the panel discusses how Sen. Graham proposing a bill to ban abortions nationwide after 15 weeks, Trump and Pence being requested to appear before the January 6 Committee, inflation not falling quickly, and Biden’s string of legislative wins could potentially change political fortunes.
Iuliia Mendel is a Ukrainian journalist and former spokesperson for President Volodymyr Zelensky. He joins CNN Tonight to discuss Ukraine’s successful counter offensive against Russian forces after reclaiming the entire Kharkiv region, as the number of Russian municipal deputies calling for Putin to resign grows to almost 50. Plus, a poll shows at least half of the U.S. workforce are “Quiet quitters”, and a possible rail strike could cripple the supply chain.
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Sep 13, 2022
Federal agents seize the phones of two top Trump advisers
The New York Times reports federal agents seized the phones of two top Trump advisers as part of the January 6 probe. That, as the investigation continues to ramp up with the DOJ subpoenaing more than 30 people in Trump’s orbit. The panel discusses Britain’s new Prime Minister calling for the end of the Monarchy in 1994, the renewed debate about the future of the Monarchy following Queen Elizabeth’s death, and if the commonwealth will survive.
Plus, credit card companies are to separately categorize gun shops to try to help curb gun violence, in a move the NRA has slammed as an attempt to create a national registry of gun owners. Chief Justice John Roberts defends the “legitimacy” of the Supreme Court following Justice Kagan saying it creates legitimacy problems when ignoring legal precedents and imposing personal preferences on cases. CNN Legal Analyst and Supreme Court Biographer Joan Biskupic joins to discuss.
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Sep 10, 2022
King Charles III gives first address to nation in mourning
King Charles III delivers his first speech to the British people, paying tribute to Queen Elizabeth and pledging to uphold the duties of the Monarchy following his mother’s death. CNN Anchor Don Lemon joins CNN Tonight to discuss how King Charles might modernize the throne, whether the Commonwealth can survive him, and if he will stay apolitical.
Plus, Trump and the DOJ submit their proposals for the “special master” who will review the documents seized by the FBI in its search of the former president’s Mar-a-Lago home, and Frances Tiafoe makes waves at the U.S. Open as he plays Carlos Alcaraz for a spot in the finals.
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Sep 9, 2022
CNN Special Report - Queen for the Ages: Elizabeth II
Famous for embodying the British slogan of 'keep calm and carry on,' Queen Elizabeth II was known for order and tradition. But behind the steely stoicism lies a complex leader who has overseen an unprecedented reign spanning seven decades. She symbolized stability and continuity. But, at the same she quietly revolutionized and reinvigorated the royal family in her quest to leave the monarchy stronger than she found it and ensure it continues for generations to come.
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Sep 8, 2022
Trump investigations loom over midterms
The list of ex-Trump White House officials critical of the former president’s handling of government records continues to grow. Former Vice President Mike Pence’s Chief of Staff, Marc Short, joins CNN Tonight to discuss how the investigations into Trump are overtaking the GOP’s narrative that the midterms are a referendum on Biden, his insight into Pence’s considerations for 2024, and if he thinks Pence will “testify voluntarily” before the January 6 Committee when it resumes hearings this month.
The panel discusses what’s behind former Attorney General Bill Barr’s apparent shift on Trump and the DOJ, after he criticized the judge’s special master ruling on the Mar-a-Lago investigation as “deeply flawed” and his view that the DOJ is “getting very close" to indicting the former president. Plus, the Obamas return to the White House to unveil their official portraits, and a top official says Jackson, Mississippi faces a “Public health, social justice and economi…
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Sep 7, 2022
Foreign nation’s nuclear weapons information seized at Trump’s home
The Washington Post reports that material on a foreign nation’s nuclear capabilities were among the documents seized by the FBI at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home. Former Homeland Security Chief of Staff Miles Taylor tells Kasie Hunt how serious the ramifications of this sensitive information being stored at a country club could be. Plus, the panel discusses Judge Cannon’s decision to appoint a special master in the Mar-a-Lago investigation, whether the DOJ should appeal the ruling.
A newly obtained surveillance video shows a former GOP chairwoman, who is currently under criminal investigation in the Georgia fake elector probe, escorting pro-Trump operatives into Georgia County's elections office prior to a known voting machine breach. Plus, former acting White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney joins CNN Tonight to discuss if the slew of on-going investigations Trump is facing hurts or helps the former president’s standing in the GOP, and also Sen. Graham’s belief that Trump could…
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Sep 3, 2022
CNN Tonight update for September 2, 2022
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Sep 2, 2022
Biden: Trump & MAGA Republicans represent extremism
In a fiery prime-time speech, President Biden says Trump & MAGA Republicans represent extremism that "threatens the very foundations of our republic". That, as Trump reveals in an interview he's financially supporting some of the Capitol riot defendants and would pardon them if he could. The panel discusses the stark differences between the two politicians, and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy’s call for Biden to apologize for his “Semi-fascism” remark about 'some' Republicans.
Plus, January 6 Committee member Rep. Zoe Lofgren joins CNN Tonight to discuss former House Speaker Newt Gingrich’s attempt to “arouse the country’s anger” over the 2020 election, how conservative activist Ginni Thomas pressed Wisconsin lawmakers to overturn Biden’s 2020 win, and the missing January 6 Secret Service texts. And, Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams Slams Governor Kemp over the closure of a critical Atlanta hospital.
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Sep 1, 2022
Trump: classified material "was to be fully anticipated" in presidential records
Trump files his response to the DOJ's blockbuster brief, saying classified material "was to be fully anticipated" in presidential records found at Mar-a-Lago. The panel discusses the credibility of Trump’s latest defense strategy, and the disagreement between the former president’s legal team and the DOJ on the level of cooperation seen in returning the classified documents.
Former Trump White House Acting Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney tells CNN Tonight how he’s unimpressed by Trump’s “Clown show legal representation”, and how the former president is becoming “more and more of an issue” for the GOP. Plus, Mississippi's capital is without safe water for a third day, former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin loses her bid to fill the Alaska House seat, and tennis star Serena Williams advances to the third round of the U.S. open.
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Aug 31, 2022
Jackson, Mississippi left without clean drinking water
150,000 residents are without clean drinking water in Jackson, Mississippi, after its main water treatment plant failed. Jackson City Council member Aaron Banks and Jackson social worker Cassandra Welchlin join to discuss the culmination of decades of government failure to fix a system that dates back to the 1950s, and the daily struggle of the water crisis they are helping their community face.
As a judge signals her “preliminary” intention to grant Trump’s request for an independent special master to oversee the FBI’s review of the classified documents seized from Mar-a-Lago, the panel discusses the implications for the progress of the investigation and why it could set a dangerous precedent. Plus, CNN host Michael Smerconish joins to discuss the midterm battle for Pennsylvania between Dr. Mehmet Oz and John Fetterman, and both campaign’s focus on Fetterman’s health after suffering a stroke three-months ago.
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Aug 30, 2022
Republicans Suggest DOJ "Playing Politics" with Mar-a-Lago Search
As the Director of National Intelligence announces a formal damage assessment of the Mar-a-Lago incident, Republicans suggest that the Department of Justice is playing politics. This, as the midterm elections steadily approach; Democrats in tough races distance themselves from Biden’s student debt plan, as some Republicans soften their stances on abortion and election fraud.
Plus, Serena Williams advances to the second round of the U.S. Open, likely the final tennis tournament of her career.
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Aug 27, 2022
Takeaways From the Released Mar-a-Lago Affidavit
The Department of Justice found 184 classified documents in its search of Mar-a-Lago, 25 marked “top secret”. CNN’s Laura Coates discusses the contents with a panel of experts and breaks down the newly released affidavit.
Plus, politicians pivot on strategies as the November elections draw near, Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan continues to spark debate, and 50 years after Apollo, NASA’s “Artemis 1” is set to launch for the moon on Monday.
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Aug 26, 2022
DOJ Ordered to Release Redacted Mar-a-Lago Search Affidavit
A federal judge has ordered the redacted Mar-a-Lago search warrant affidavit to be released by Friday at noon. Justice Department Spokesman Anthony Coley says: “The United States has filed a submission under seal per the Court’s order of Aug. 22. The Justice Department respectfully declines further comment as the Court considers the matter.”
Meanwhile, President Biden decries “semi-fascism” beneath “extreme MAGA philosophy”. As the midterm elections approach, candidates share their stances on abortion, the economy, and Trump. President Biden will make a wide-ranging case for Democrats as he gives a significant political speech at a Democratic National Committee rally in Maryland Thursday evening.
Plus, Biden gets mixed reviews on his decision to cancel $10,000 in debt for those making less than $125,000 a year, and CNN talks to a teacher who resigned over an Oklahoma law requiring teachers to censor books.
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Aug 25, 2022
Democrat success in special House elections
Tonights show starts with President Joe Biden's slate of recent legislative wins and his announcement of a plan for forgiving $10,000 in student loan debt for borrowers earning less than $125,000 annually.
We talk with community organiser Maxwell Frost who could become the first member of Gen Z elected to Congress after he won the Democrat nomination for Florida’s 10th Congressional District – the deep blue seat vacated by Rep. Val Demings.
Also: The Uvalde school board expected to discuss whether to fire Police Chief Pete Arredondo, a Federal judge in Florida gives Trump until Friday to refine the legal arguments in his request for a special master to oversee the review of evidence gathered in the Mar-a-Lago search and Chris Stirewalt the ex political editor for Fox News, speaks out.
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Aug 24, 2022
Leaked letter from Trump’s legal team details classified documents at Mar-a-Lago
A leaked letter from the National Archives to Trump’s legal team outlines how he took more than 700 pages of classified documents, including top-secret materials, to Mar-a-Lago when he left the White House in January 2021. The panel discusses how Trump sought to delay the FBI and the Intelligence Community in obtaining those documents by claiming executive privilege, why Trump’s legal team would leak this letter, and if it further implicates the former president in a potential crime.
The polls close in New York where the chairs of two powerful House Committees, Rep Jerrold Nadler and Rep Carolyn Maloney are dueling for one Congressional seat, with CNN projecting a Nadler win. Plus, California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoes a bill that would create safe drug injection sites in San Francisco, L.A., and Oakland over “Unintended consequences”, and two men are found guilty of conspiracy to abduct Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer.
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Aug 23, 2022
Trump tried to send message to A.G. Garland after home search
Trump's legal team files a new lawsuit to appoint a third-party attorney known as a "special master" to review the evidence gathered during the FBI’s search of his Mar-a-Lago home. The panel discusses this unusual move, why Trump’s attorneys took two weeks to make the request, and the message the former president tried to send Attorney General Merrick Garland three days after the search.
Two Arkansas deputy sheriffs and one police officer are removed from duty after a video shows them punching and kneeing suspect Randal Worcester after pinning him to ground. The Governor of Arkansas, Asa Hutchinson joins to discuss the state police’s investigation into the incident. Plus, as a black couple sues after they say their home valuation rose nearly $300,000 when shown by a white colleague, Housing and Urban Development Secretary Marcia Fudge tells Laura about the battle against racism in real estate, and what the Democrats are doing to address appraisal bias and violations of the Fair…
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Aug 20, 2022
“Deep concern” in White House about classified documents taken by Trump
White House officials are worried. Amid serious National security concerns, Trump’s legal team cannot answer who had access to the Mar-a-Lago storage room where classified documents were retrieved. Former Acting White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney is among the 18 former Trump officials who say the former president’s claim of having a standing order to declassify documents is patently false. He tells Alisyn Camerota why the claim is so ludicrous and discusses his experience of how Trump handled classified documents.
Plus, as the country heads towards the midterms, the panel discusses how the Democrats are banking on legislative wins for a November rebound and Mitch McConnell’s playing down of the GOP Senate takeover chances. And, six parents of elementary school students join CNN Tonight to talk about their worries their kids will be victims of a school shooting, solutions to gun violence, and arming teachers with guns.
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Aug 19, 2022
Trump’s document defense dismissed by 18 top officials
Trump’s claim of issuing a “standing order” to declassify the documents recovered by the FBI from his Mar-a-Lago home is dismissed by 18 of his top administration officials, with his former Chief of Staff John Kelly stating “nothing approaching an order that foolish was ever given”. The panel discusses Trump’s evolving defense strategy against his possible Espionage Act violations, and also his public push to have the affidavit behind the FBI’s search warrant unsealed.
That, as Trump’s former chief financial officer pleads guilty to a 15-year tax fraud scheme and is expected to serve 100 days behind bars after agreeing to testify at trial if the New York Attorney General’s investigation into the Trump Organization’s business practices moves forward. Plus, a federal judge blocks Florida Governor Desantis’ “Stop-woke” law, and Cleveland Browns quarter back Deshaun Watson is suspended for 11 games and fined $5M following his sexual misconduct case.
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Aug 18, 2022
Mike Pence would consider testifying before January 6 Committee if invited
Former Vice President Mike Pence says he’d “consider” testifying before the January 6 Committee if he was invited to participate, in what he calls an “Unprecedented” move. The panel discusses the likelihood of Pence’s testimony, previous cases of high-ranking officials testifying before Congress, and what might really be behind his statement about cooperating.
Liz Cheney says she is "Thinking" about a 2024 presidential run after losing the 2022 Wyoming primary. But, how much of an impact can Cheney have going forward and what happens to the GOP leadership now that her anti-Trump voice is out? Plus, Trump considers releasing the surveillance tape of the FBI’s Mar-a-Lago search, and former Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani appears for six-hours in front of the Georgia grand jury investigating 2020 election interference in the state.
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Aug 17, 2022
Rep. Liz Cheney and “the beginning of the battle to confront Trump”
As the polls close in the Wyoming Senate primary where Rep. Liz Cheney is facing off against her Trump-backed challenger, the Congresswoman, who is the last of the 'impeachment 10', is to deliver a pointed address marking "The beginning of the battle" to confront Trump, her advisers say. The panel discuss if there’s a place in the GOP for those who view Trump as a threat to democracy, whether Cheney has a future as a 2024 presidential contender, and if anything can anything break the former president’s hold on the Republican party.
Plus, Alisyn goes one-on-one with Trump’s former fixer Michael Cohen on the former president's greatest test yet of his ability to survive scandal. With two grand juries impaneled, former lawyers ordered to testify in investigations, and his aides being interviewed under oath by prosecutors - is this the closest Trump has come to real trouble? And, The New York Times reports that before the FBI’s raid, the Agency had subpoenaed surveillance footage…
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Aug 16, 2022
Prosecutors target Rudy Giuliani in presidential election probe
Prosecutors tell Rudy Giuliani he’s a target of the special grand jury criminal probe into the 2020 presidential election interference in Georgia. The panel discuss the serious threat of Trump's ex-personal attorney’s potential indictment, and also the DOJ 's reasoning behind opposing the release of the affidavit behind the search warrant of Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence, amid calls from senior Republicans to be briefed on its content.
Plus, Rep. Liz Cheney fights to hold onto her House seat in a tough Wyoming primary reshaped by her taking on Trump. And, as Florida students return to schools following the introduction of Governor DeSantis’ “anti-woke” education agenda, the state hopes to ease its teacher shortage by allowing veterans to teach under certificate, without a college degree.
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Aug 13, 2022
CNN Tonight update for August 12, 2022
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Aug 12, 2022
WaPo: classified nuclear weapons documents sought by FBI at Trump's home
The Washington Post reports classified documents related to nuclear weapons were among items the FBI sought at Trump's home. Former director of national intelligence James Clapper joins to discuss the normal protocols followed for storing such highly sensitive data, and the question of why a former president would need such closely guarded secrets after leaving office.
Plus, The Attorney General breaks his silence on the Mar-a-Lago search, saying he personally approved the search warrant and will not stand by silently as the FBI’s integrity is unfairly attacked. Former assistant attorney general Tom Dupree and former FBI counter espionage chief Peter Strzok, join to discuss Merrick Garland’s decision to unseal the search warrant of Trump's home, and his extraordinary public statement on the nuances of the investigation. And, a man who tried to breach the FBI's Cincinnati office armed with an AR-15-style rifle and a nail gun, is killed during the ensuing standoff.
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Aug 11, 2022
Multiple investigations loom simultaneously over Trump
Trump takes the Fifth, declining to give answers during four-hours of questioning in the New York Attorney General’s civil investigation into the Trump Organization. Former Watergate special prosecutor Nick Akerman and CNN Contributor John Dean join to discuss that, and the increasing pressure from the many legal probes the former president is facing, including the DOJ’s probe on Trump’s handling of classified documents, the Georgia investigation into election interference, and the Manhattan District Attorney’s criminal investigation.
Plus, Attorney General Garland faces increasing pressure to say something publicly about why the FBI conducted its search of Mar-a-lago, as Trump baselessly claims the Agency "Planted" incriminating material before searching his residence. And, multiple US officials are allocated personal security after receiving death threats following the DOJ charging an Iranian in the plot to kill former Trump adviser John Bolton. CNN Counterterrorism Analyst…
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Aug 10, 2022
FBI search of Trump’s home came after national security fears
The FBI’s search of Trumps Mar-a-Lago home came after the Agency suspected the former president and his aides were withholding documents that had national security implications, sources confirm. Former FBI counterintelligence official Peter Strzok and former Trump White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham join to give their perspectives on where the investigation might lead to next.
Plus, the panel discuss the political fallout of the Mara-a-Lago search, how some in the GOP want Trump to speed up his official decision on his potential 2024 presidential run, and the violent rhetoric circulating among Trump backers following the FBI’s investigation. And, Serena Williams says she plans to be "Evolving away from tennis”. ESPN tennis analyst Pam Shriver joins to discuss the tennis star’s move away from the sport on her own terms, and her plans for the future.
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Aug 9, 2022
FBI raids Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home
The FBI executes a search warrant at Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida. Sources familiar with the situation say the unannounced raid relates to the handling of classified and presidential documents that may have been brought to the resort, resulting in officials breaking into the former president’s safe and removing boxes of items during the search.
Plus, the parents of Amhaud Arbery, who was lethally shot while jogging, join to give their reaction to a judge adding second life sentences on federal hate crime charges to the sentences of their son’s murderers. And, fear grips Albuquerque, New Mexico, after four Muslim men are inexplicably gunned down since November. Police are seeking a dark grey or silver Volkswagen that may be connected to the killings.
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Aug 6, 2022
Jury awards further $45 million in punitive damages in Alex Jones case
The jury in Alex Jones’ defamation trial awards $45 million more in punitive damages to the parents of the Sandy Hook shooting victims. A financial expert testified Jones used shell companies to mask his income, and may have a net worth of as much as $270 million. Trial lawyer Ken Turkel joins to discuss if Jones’ case will set a precedent on accountability and punishment for knowingly spreading harmful disinformation.
Russia says it’s open to a prisoner swap after sentencing NWBA star Brittney Griner to 9-years for drug smuggling. CNN National Security Analyst Steve Hall joins to discuss the grim conditions Griner is currently held in, and how Putin could use the athlete as a political bargaining chip to free a number of prisoners with ties to Russian military intelligence. Plus, President Biden notches wins on the latest jobs report, gas prices, economic legislation, and fighting terror.
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Aug 5, 2022
Alex Jones must pay over $4 million to parents of a Sandy Hook victim
A judge orders right-wing commentator Alex Jones to pay the parents of a Sandy Hook shooting victim more than $4 million in compensation, for his widespread and relentless lies over a 10-year period that the tragic event was an elaborate hoax. But with punitive damages in this defamation case still to be decided and multiple additional defamation lawsuits pending, Jones' legal battles are far from over. Laura and the panel discuss if Jones’ downfall will stop others deliberately spreading misinformation.
Plus, Hillsborough County State Attorney Andrew Warren joins CNN Tonight to talk about his suspension by Florida Governor DeSantis, after vowing not to criminalize abortion. And, Sen. Kyrsten Sinema says she will "move forward" on Biden’s economic bill giving the Democrats the votes to progress the legislation, after a deal she cut on changes to tax provisions in the package with the Senate Majority Leader.
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Aug 4, 2022
Alex Jones and the cost of conspiracy
While giving testimony in a $150 million defamation lawsuit brought against him by the family of a Sandy Hook victim, Alex Jones is confronted in court about damning texts his own attorneys accidentally leaked that the family’s lawyer says proves the right-wing conspiracy theorist committed perjury.
Plus, Stephen R. McAllister is the former Solicitor General of Kansas. He joins to discuss the record voter turnout that’s protected abortion rights in the State in the first vote on the issue since the SCOTUS ruling overturning Roe. And, CNN Contributor Bob Costas joins to discuss the NFL pushing for a full season suspension for Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson following sexual misconduct allegations.
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Aug 3, 2022
January 6 texts wiped from phones of Pentagon officials
The trail of deleted January 6 text messages now stretches all the way to the Pentagon. Is there a way to get them back? Digital forensic investigator Gary Kessler joins to give Laura his insight. Voters in five states - Arizona, Michigan, Missouri, Washington and Kansas, head to the polls on primary night, as Trump’s influence lingers with 2020 election deniers on ballots and three Republicans who voted to impeach Trump facing primary challenges.
Plus, Atlanta City Council President Doug Shipman joins to discuss the cancellation of the Atlanta Music Festival due to state gun laws, Speaker Pelosi addresses lawmakers in Taiwan in defiance of China, and Beyoncé changes her lyrics after criticism from disability advocates.
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Aug 2, 2022
U.S. kills world's top terror target
More than 20-years after 9/11, the hunt for Bin Laden's number two is over as the U.S. kills Al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri in a precise drone missile strike on the balcony of a Kabul safe house. Former Government Counter Terrorism Adviser Richard Clarke and the New Yorker’s Dexter Filkins join to discuss the significance of removing this top terrorist leader who was being hidden in plain sight, the reasons why it took so long to achieve and the diplomatic situation America now finds itself in with the Taliban.
Plus, how the al-Zawahiri killing could impact Biden Politically, NBA legend Bill Russell and trailblazing “Star Trek” actress Nichelle Nichols are remembered as American heroes, and Will Smith apologizes to Chris Rock for slapping him at the Oscars in an emotional YouTube video.
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Jul 29, 2022
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Jul 29, 2022
DOJ & January 6 Committee zero in on Trump cabinet officials
The January 6 Committee zeros in on former key officials from Trump's Cabinet for testimony, focusing on conversations they had about the possibility of invoking the 25th Amendment after the US Capitol attack. With the investigation finally breaking through to Trump’s West Wing and the DOJ preparing for a court battle to force former Trump White House Officials to testify before a grand jury, how much does this increase the former president’s political and legal jeopardy?
In further controversy, Trump praises Saudi Arabia's backing of the LIV Golf Tournament at his New Jersey club, and reacts to the families of 9/11 victims who plan to protest the event by saying, "Nobody's gotten to the bottom of 9/11". Plus, Laura interviews the lawyer for Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout on a possible US-Russia prisoner swap, Republicans stall a bill to help veterans exposed to burn pits, and can money make you happy? A lottery winner shares his advice ahead of a Mega Millions jackpot draw that…
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Jul 28, 2022
Investigation ramps up as Mike Pompeo engages with January 6 Committee
Multiple sources tell CNN Trump’s former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo could sit for a deposition as early as this week, as the January 6 Committee’s investigation shifts to cabinet-level officials. And it's now clear the DOJ hasn't been dragging its feet, as it focuses on potential criminal charges for individuals connected to both seditious conspiracy, and the fake electors scheme.
Senators Manchin and Schumer announce a surprise agreement on The Inflation Reduction Act, which provides $369 billion for climate change programs and assists Americans with their medical bills. And, The Federal Reserve hikes interest rates by 0.75% for the second time in two months, as the White House plays down recession fears. Plus, a potential deal is being negotiated to exchange a convicted Russian arms trafficker dubbed “The Merchant of Death” for the release of WNBA star Brittney Griner and former Marine Paul Whelan.
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Jul 27, 2022
DOJ investigating Trump’s actions prior to insurrection
The Washington Post reports the DOJ is investigating Trump’s actions in a January 6 criminal probe, subpoenaing top Pence aides Marc Short and Greg Jacob to testify before a Grand Jury, for hours of detailed questioning about meetings the then president led in December 2020 and January 2021. Attorney General Garland has faced criticism for his handling of the January 6 investigation - do these moves make it clear he’s moving closer to prosecuting Trump?
Elizabeth Weller lost her baby girl due to a premature rupture of membranes at 18-weeks and was initially denied life-saving medical care due to a Texas abortion law. She joins to tell Laura her story. Plus, former acting defense secretary Chris Miller denies Trump ordered protection for the Capitol on January 6, and CNN Supreme Court Analyst Joan Biskupic joins to discuss the inside story of Justice Roberts’ efforts to save abortion rights.
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Jul 22, 2022
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Jul 21, 2022
Outtakes from Trump’s speech after insurrection to be publicly aired
On the eve of its last scheduled public hearing, Rep. Jamie Raskin says the January 6 Committee will show outtakes from the video Trump recorded on January 7, after being pressed by his aides to condemn the violent actions of the Capitol rioters. Three Trump world insiders join CNN Tonight to discuss what we’ve learned from the hearings so far, and what we know about tomorrow’s witnesses - key ex-Trump aides Matthew Pottinger and Sarah Matthews.
Plus, a top Wisconsin GOP lawmaker says Trump called him last week in a new push to overturn the 2020 election results, a judge orders Rudy Giuliani to testify as a witness before the grand jury that’s investigating Donald Trump’s attempts to undermine the 2020 election, and A.G. Merrick Garland on potentially charging Trump: "no person is above the law".
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Jul 20, 2022
Secret Service January 6 text message mystery
The Secret Service insists records of the text messages sent by its staff on the day prior to, and on January 6, were lost during a phone migration program and that they are still working on recovering them. Were the texts improperly and purposely deleted? It’s a key question that several federal agencies, including the National Archives, want answered.
Mick Mulvaney was Trump’s Acting White House Chief of Staff before being ousted in March 2020. He tells Laura what he knows about his successor Mark Meadow’s handling of the Capitol riot as it unfolded, the dynamic between Trump and advisers in the final days of his presidency, and if he would he support putting Trump back in the White House in 2024. Plus, Trump ally Steve Bannon’s criminal contempt trial begins, and Georgia prosecutors tell all 16 fake Trump electors they are targets in a criminal probe.
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Jul 19, 2022
Top NSC official to testify about January 6 - should Trump be worried?
The former Deputy National Security Council Adviser who resigned following Trump’s tweet attacking Mike Pence as the Capitol riot unfolded is expected to testify in what could be the January 6 Committee’s final public hearing on Thursday. What insights into Trump’s three-hour silence as the riot raged will straight-talking close insider Matt Pottinger reveal? The CNN Tonight panel discusses.
Plus, the report on the Uvalde massacre finds “systematic failures” in the police response, showing nearly 400 officers were at the scene with no one taking charge, and that “egregiously poor decisions" were made. And, in the aftermath of Roe v. Wade, autoimmune patients struggle to access critical medications because they can also be used to end a pregnancy. Disability rights advocate Sarah Blahovec is one of the patients at risk and tells Laura about the impact it will have on the treatment of her Crohn's disease.
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Jul 16, 2022
77 Minutes In Uvalde
Tonight, CNN watches the full security camera footage of the Uvalde shooting.
Andrew McCabe, former Deputy Director of the FBI; Charles Ramsey, former Philidelphia Police Commissioner; and CNN’s Crime and Justice Correspondent Shimon Prokupecz join Laura Coates to watch and discuss the footage.
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Jul 15, 2022
Republicans Backtrack After Doubting Child Rape Victim's Abortion Story
In post-Roe America, the Indiana Attorney General says he’s investigating a doctor who helped a ten year old girl get an abortion after she was raped. Republicans who doubted the girl’s story are now backtracking after police say the suspect confessed.
This, as the January 6 hearings continue, with new allegations coming to light that the secret service erased texts from January 5th and 6th. And Ivana Trump, Donald Trump’s first wife, has died at 73.
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Jul 14, 2022
Trump’s 187 minutes of inaction during Capitol riot to be investigated
The eighth January 6 public hearing will focus on Trump’s 187 minutes of radio silence as the Capitol was attacked. Former senior investigator for the House Select Committee John Wood joins to discuss the impact he thinks the hearings will have on the midterms, how they are playing out inside Trump world and why the Committee took so long to cooperate with the DOJ.
Rioter Stephen Ayres apologizes to officers for his role in the insurrection, telling lawmakers he regrets being duped by the former president’s lies of election fraud. Former DC officer Michael Fanone, who suffered life-changing injuries defending the Capitol, joins to give his reaction. Plus, Trump tried to call a member of the White House support staff talking with January 6 committee, and President Biden says he ”wouldn’t be disappointed” in a 2024 Trump rematch.
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Jul 12, 2022
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Jul 12, 2022
Former Trump adviser Steve Bannon agrees to testify at last minute
On the eve of the seventh January 6 Committee public hearing, former Trump adviser Steve Bannon agrees to testify, with prosecutors calling the move a last minute attempt to avoid accountability. CNN Political Commentator Jonah Goldberg and The Washington Post’s Marc Fisher join CNN Tonight to discuss the questions Bannon will be expected to answer, including details of his phone conversation with Trump on the night before the Capitol riot.
Janet Napolitano was the Homeland Security Secretary under President Obama. She joins to discuss the DHS watchdog’s warning that the Department is falling behind on tackling domestic terrorism. Plus, Trump’s connections to far-right and political extremist groups - does the January 6 Committee have enough evidence to make the connection?
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Jul 9, 2022
Crucial witness Pat Cipollone testifies to January 6 Committee
Trump’s former White House counsel Pat Cipollone meets with the January 6 Committee for more than seven hours, giving testimony recorded on video. One member of the panel tells CNN Cipollone didn’t “contradict” other witness testimony and that they learned “A few things”. Former Trump White House lawyer Jim Schultz joins to give his insight into the information Cipollone would have given, and whether the length of the interview tells us anything.
FBI Director Christopher Wray tells CNN there are "Way, way too many people" acting violently on political grievances, and weighs in on the DOJ investigation into January 6. Plus, the IRS asks its watchdog to probe its invasive Comey and McCabe tax audits amid concerns of political payback from Trump, and the January 6 committee’s focus turns to the Trump White House and its contact with extremist groups.
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Jul 8, 2022
DOJ closes in on Trump’s fake electors
The DOJ investigation into January 6 closes in on Trump allies, with GOP operatives linked to the Trump campaign's fake electors scheme set to turn over documents. Former Trump White House Counsel Pat Cipollone testifies tomorrow before the January 6 Committee. The panel has conducted more than 1,000 interviews in its yearlong investigation - will this be the most important one?
Plus, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces his resignation After more than 50 aides and government officials resign en masse, in protest of Johnson’s continual scandals. And, W. Kamau Bell joins to discuss what woke really means and how it’s co-opted by the right, and tells Kasie about his new original series “United Shades of America”, which premieres Sunday at 10p Eastern on CNN.
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Jul 7, 2022
Key witness Pat Cipollone agrees to testify to January 6 Committee
The January 6 Committee reaches a deal with Trump’s former White House counsel Pat Cipollone to testify on Friday, in a transcribed, videotaped interview behind closed doors. Rep. Adam Schiff says the next hearing will focus on “efforts to assemble the mob on the mall” and connections between the Trump White House and various extremist groups at the rally that preceded the attack on the US Capitol.
Plus, former Trump White House acting Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney joins to discuss what he thinks the January 6 Committee can expect to hear from Pat Cipollone, who you should believe, how the Republican party should view Trump in 2024, and urges the GOP to watch the Committee hearings. And, former Trump White House Press Secretary Stephanie Grisham tells CNN Tonight about the secret meetings in the White House residence leading up to January 6.
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Jul 6, 2022
Horror in Highland Park
Another mass shooting in America mars Independence Day celebrations in Highland Park, Illinois. The suspected gunman was taken into custody last night after allegedly using a “high-powered rifle” similar to an AR-15, which he bought legally, to kill at least 7 people and injure dozens more. Senior Illinois Senator Dick Durbin joins to discuss a community in shock, and whether the bipartisan bill on gun reform is enough to prevent mass shootings.
The January 6 Committee’s next hearing will focus on connections between the Trump White House and organizations that attended the January 6 rally in Washington, including white nationalist groups. Plus, the grand jury probing Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election in Georgia subpoenas some of the former president’s key allies including Rudy Giuliani and John Eastman. And, users on right wing social platforms openly call for January 6 Committee members to be executed as Rep. Adam Kinzinger shares vulgar, graphic messages recei…
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Jul 5, 2022
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Jul 2, 2022
Secret Service corroborates Hutchinson’s testimony on Trump
Two Secret Service sources corroborate Cassidy Hutchinson’s testimony, telling CNN that Trump angrily demanded to go to the Capitol on January 6 and berated his protective detail when he didn’t get his way. That, as the New York Times reports the Trump political organization pays the legal fees of some select committee witnesses, raising concerns of witness pressure.
Nancy Northup is President & CEO of the Center for Reproductive Rights. Her organization filed lawsuits this week that have succeeded in temporarily blocking abortion bans in Louisiana, Texas, and Florida. She joins to talk about the Op-ed she wrote urging Biden to declare a public health emergency for abortion. Steve Hall is the former CIA Chief of Russia operations. He joins to discuss WNBA Star Brittney Griner’s trial for drug smuggling which starts today, Russia’s legal system and how Griner could be used as a pawn in Putin’s prisoner swap drama.
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Jul 1, 2022
Did Trump’s team witness tamper?
New information comes to light pertaining to a star witness for the January 6 committee. Did Trump's inner circle try to keep Cassidy Hutchinson from speaking the truth about what she knows, is that a crime and will the DOJ be looking into it? That, as Rep. Adam Kinzinger speaks out about his frustration with the DOJ for failing to indict witnesses who have refused to comply with the January 6 Committee’s subpoenas.
WNBA star Brittney Griner has been held in Russia since her February arrest at a Moscow airport on allegations of attempting to smuggle cannabis oil. Her wife Cherelle joins CNN Tonight ahead of Brittney’s trial in Russia on Friday, to talk about the fight to bring the Phoenix Mercury player home. Plus, the family of Emmett Till, a 14-year-old black boy who was abducted, tortured and lynched in Mississippi in 1955, are calling for the arrest of his white female accuser after they discovered an unserved 70-year-old warrant charging her with kidnapping.
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Jun 30, 2022
6th public hearing sends shock waves through Trump world
The House Select Committee’s 6th public hearing sends shock waves through Trump world following Cassidy Hutchinson’s explosive testimony, with some aides acknowledging "This paints a picture of Trump completely unhinged and completely losing all control”. Panel Vice Chair Liz Cheney renews call for White House Counsel Pat Cipollone to testify, following Hutchinson’s testimony saying Cipollone had warned Trump’s team on January 6, “People are going to die and the blood’s gonna be on your f**king hands”.
Susan Matthews is Slates’ News Director and host of the ‘Slow Burn’ podcast, which focuses on Roe v. Wade. She joins CNN Tonight to discuss the case of the first American woman charged with manslaughter for undergoing an illegal abortion and how the legal consequences for accessing abortion services will now be determined by individuals at state level, following the Supreme Court ruling.
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Jun 29, 2022
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Jun 28, 2022
Cascade of states move to outlaw abortion
As a cascade of states move to outlaw abortion following the SCOTUS ruling overturning Roe, Sara speaks to both sides of the abortion rights debate. Dr. Meera Shah argues all abortion bans do is traumatize women, especially the poor and medically underserved, while physician and activist Lila Rose believes abortion is homicide and should be treated as such.
Andrea Gallegos is the executive administrator of two abortion clinics in red states. She tells CNN Tonight about having to cancel 27 scheduled abortions and turn away a room full of patients. Plus, The January 6 Committee sets an unexpected hearing tomorrow on “Recently obtained” evidence, and the FBI seizes the phone of Trump’s election attorney John Eastman.
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Jun 25, 2022
Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
In a landmark case, SCOTUS overturns the constitutional right to abortion that had stood for half a century. Nancy Northup is the President & CEO of the Center for Reproductive Rights, and has tracked what would happen if Roe fell since 2004. She joins CNN Tonight to discuss how far she thinks some states will go in criminalizing abortion, how fertility services could be effectively outlawed in some states, and says her organization will now try to sue those states over their abortion bans to block them from going into effect.
Democratic nominee for Georgia governor Stacey Abrams joins to give her reaction to the SCOTUS ruling and discusses the impact it will have on red states & minority women. Plus, Congress passes its bipartisan bill on gun reform day the after SCOTUS expands access to firearms, experts say women of color will be impacted the most by abortion bans, and protests begin across the US after Roe is overturned.
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Jun 24, 2022
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Jun 23, 2022
“Deluge of new evidence” received by January 6 Committee
After receiving what Rep. Jamie Raskin calls a “deluge of new evidence” from “divergent sources”, the Select Committee delays its subsequent public hearings until next month. The fresh evidence includes new information from a tip line, the National Archives, and a newly revealed Ivanka Trump interview about the 2020 election that shows contrast with her Committee testimony.
The Uvalde school police chief is placed on administrative leave as CNN Tonight reports the latest on the investigative threads, and timeline of the changing story of law enforcement's response during the Robb Elementary School massacre. Texas Senator Roland Gutierrez joins to discuss how he is suing the Department of Public Safety for access to its records on the police response to the shooting.
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Jun 21, 2022
Next hearing will focus on Trump’s alleged role in fake elector scheme
Top Georgia and Arizona officials will testify to the January 6 Select Committee tomorrow about Trump and his allies’ effort to overturn the 2020 election, with new details expected on the former president’s alleged involvement in the plot to install fake election officials to falsely declared him the winner of the seven states he lost. Federal prosecutors are now reviewing the fake Electoral College certifications the Trump campaign sent to the National Archives. Does the DOJ have enough evidence to indict him?
Karen Amsden is the mother of Jared Boyce, one of the 31 Patriot Front members arrested for criminal conspiracy to riot at a Pride event in Idaho last week. She tells CNN Tonight about her son’s radicalization, how it makes her “sick to listen to” his extremist views, and how it’s an example of a larger story of polarization in American families.
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Jun 18, 2022
Capitol rioter leads election standoff in New Mexico
Maggie Toulouse Oliver is the New Mexico Secretary of State. She joins CNN Tonight to discuss how a Capitol rioter & GOP County Commission member is leading an election standoff in her state, by refusing to certify local election results hours after being sentenced for involvement in the January 6 attack. Trump lashes out at Pence, Barr and the entire House Select Committee after damning testimony and new evidence surfaces, floating presidential pardons for defendants if reelected.
Capt. Evan Baach is the Vice Chair of Communications for the Delta Airlines Pilots Union. He tells Laura about Delta pilots’ frustration over the schedules and flight delays he detailed in his in open letter to airline customers. Plus, the bipartisan gun bill is in jeopardy as lawmakers struggle to finalize the details and Ginni Thomas agrees to testify about January 6.
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Jun 17, 2022
Witnesses: Trump knew plan to overturn election was illegal
The third January 6 public hearing focuses on Trump's campaign, with the help of lawyer John Eastman, to relentlessly pressure Mike Pence into overturning the 2020 election. Witnesses testify that Trump knew the plan was illegal but tried to have it carried out anyway and an email reveals Eastman sought a presidential pardon a few days after the insurrection. Will there be any criminal referrals and if so, who is the most likely candidate? Two former attorney generals join CNN Tonight to discuss.
Also at the hearing: Trump slammed Pence as a "wimp," during a heated call just before the Capitol insurrection, a video shows testimony of rioters saying they invaded the Capitol at Trump’s direction, and the Committee presents new photographs of Pence hiding from the mob as the violence escalated and they put up gallows while calling for his head.
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Jun 16, 2022
CNN Tonight update for June 15, 2022
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Jun 15, 2022
Lofgren defends comments on Guilfoyle's $60,000 rally speaking fee
January 6 Committee member Rep. Zoe Lofgren defends her comments on Donald Trump Jr.'s fiancee Kimberly Guilfoyle being paid $60,000 to speak for two and a half minutes at the ‘Stop the Steal’ rally on January 6. The ‘big lie’ casts a shadow over key primaries in South Carolina and Nevada as the Washington Post reports more than 100 GOP primary winners back Trump’s false election fraud claims.
Plus, the Proud Boys storm a kids' event, prompting a LGBTQ hate crime probe, Biden blames the GOP for blocking his plan to fight inflation, and the biggest interest rate hike in 28 years is expected this week.
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Jun 14, 2022
Trump Campaign Fundraised Off False Election Fraud Claims
In its second public hearing, the January 6 House Select Committee outlines how Trump perpetuated the “big lie,” and fundraised off false election fraud claims while knowing they were not legitimate, but has it proven anything criminal? Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff is a member of the Committee and tells CNN Tonight how it will highlight the different pressure campaigns the former President undertook to ensure that there was not a peaceful transfer of power.
Plus, 31 people tied to a white supremacist group are arrested near a pride event in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Mayor Jim Hammond joins to discuss why he thinks his City was targeted. And, the bipartisan Senate gun deal negotiations enter a critical phase after the unveiling of an agreement in principle on Sunday, but can the Democrats keep 10 Republicans on board as details of the bill are hashed out?
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Jun 11, 2022
Uvalde School Police Chief Defends Delayed Shooting Response
In his first interview since the Robb Elementary School massacre, which left 19 children and two teachers dead, Uvalde School Police Chief Pete Arredondo says he never considered himself the incident commander, blaming delayed action on the classroom's steel reinforced doors and having to wait for the right keys.
January 6 Committee Vice Chair Rep. Liz Cheney takes on Trump and her own party in an explosive first public hearing, laying out what she calls the former president’s “Seven-part plan” to overturn the 2020 election. D.C. Police Officer Daniel Hodges was trapped in a doorway and attacked by rioters with his own baton during the insurrection as he defended the Capital. He tells CNN Tonight what he hopes the results and outcomes of the January 6 hearings will be.
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Jun 10, 2022
CNN Tonight Update For June 9, 2022
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Jun 9, 2022
4th grade Uvalde survivor: “I don’t want it to happen again”
11-year-old Miah Cerrillo testifies before the House oversight committee, giving her harrowing account of how she managed to survive the Uvalde massacre by covering herself in her friend’s blood and playing dead. Nicole Hockley is the mother of Sandy Hook victim Dylan Hockley. She joins CNN Tonight to reflect on the trauma following the Uvalde massacre and her push for gun reform over the decade since she lost her son to gun violence.
Plus, political violence fears escalate as an armed man is charged with attempted murder after being arrested outside Justice Kavanaugh’s home, and a former Trump attorney is ordered to turn over more emails to the January 6 investigators ahead of the first public hearing tomorrow.
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Jun 8, 2022
McConaughey Makes Emotional Plea After Massacre In Hometown
Actor and Uvalde native Matthew McConaughey makes an emotional plea at the White House for bipartisan action on guns, but some conservative Senate Republicans are publicly rejecting a provision that would incentivize states to enact red flag laws. Bill Avera is a Texas police chief who oversees a police force just like the Uvalde school district. As Texas officials remain silent, he tells Laura why he thinks there’s a delay in getting answers about the police response and accountability for the decisions made during the Robb Elementary School shooting.
Plus, the DHS issues a warning of heightened extremist domestic threats due to misinformation, potential violence around the SCOTUS abortion ruling and online forums encouraging Uvalde copycat attacks.
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Jun 7, 2022
Deadly Weekend In America
With 13 mass shootings in 9 states over the weekend and at least 246 mass shootings recorded by The Gun Violence Archive in 2022, the country is on pace to match or surpass last year’s total. Michael Nutter is the former Mayor of Philadelphia. He joins CNN Tonight to discuss the gun culture in the city, and escalating gun violence against the backdrop of the Covid pandemic.
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner tells Laura about his prosecution and conviction record on gun-related crimes and how he thinks politicians should stand up to the NRA. Plus, a teacher who survived the Uvalde school shooting describes the horror he saw and a former Wisconsin judge is killed in a “Targeted attack” at home.
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Jun 3, 2022
Questions Mount Over Police Inaction In Uvalde
In the wake of the Uvalde shooting, scrutiny over the inadequate police response at the scene continues to grow. New details come to light; the Uvalde school police chief who led the response to the massacre is revealed to have not had a police radio on the scene, a fourth grade survivor is preparing to testify before Congress next week, and The New York Times publishes a transcript of a Uvalde student’s call to 911: “I don’t want to die”.
Plus, the attack in Buffalo leaves a neighborhood without a grocery store, a grand jury indicts former Trump adviser Peter Navarro, and new evidence in the Madeleine McCann case points to the suspected killer.
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Jun 2, 2022
Biden Demands Gun Reform: “Enough”
President Biden calls on Congress to ban assault weapons as the nation reels from back to back mass shootings. The gunman who opened fire in Tulsa on Wednesday has been identified as Michael Louis, a disgruntled patient of one of the victims. This, as the focus of the Uvalde school shooting investigation turns to the inaction of the school district police chief and other law enforcement officers who responded.
Plus, the Depp-Heard trial and the court of public opinion, Glock is sued by a shooting victim, and Elon Musk demands that Tesla office workers return to in-person work or leave the company.
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Jun 1, 2022
Four Killed In Tulsa Hospital Shooting
In yet another mass shooting event, at least four people were shot to death Wednesday at a medical building on the campus of Saint Francis Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma, police said. Deputy Chief Eric Dalgleish said in a press conference that the shooter is also dead. Police say they have not yet determined the identity of the shooter.
This, as funerals continue in Uvalde, and school district police chief Arredondo declines to answer CNN’s questions. Plus, Amber Heard and Johnny Depp are both found liable for defamation, and Star Wars actor Moses Ingram reveals racist messages and comments she’s received on social media.
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Jun 1, 2022
New Questions About Police Response To Uvalde Massacre Arise
It’s been one week since a gunman stormed Robb Elementary killing 19 students and two teachers but questions still remain about why police failed to act quickly, as apparent audio from a dispatch call emerges saying a child was on the line, advising they were in a room full of shooting victims. Plainville Chief of Police, Christopher Vanghele, is the Officer who led the initial entry team at the Sandy Hook Elementary shooting. He joins CNN Tonight to give his reaction to the Uvalde police response.
Plus, the Supreme Court investigation on the Roe v. Wade leak heats up with requests for clerks to turn over their phone records, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen admits “I was wrong” on inflation, and “Top Gun: Maverick” blasts past box office records.
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May 27, 2022
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May 27, 2022
Nobody Confronted Uvalde Gunman Before Rampage
Officials say the 18-year-old Uvalde gunman was “not confronted by anybody” as he entered Robb Elementary School before fatally shooting 19 children and two teachers. Questions are now being asked about whether protocol was followed during the incident, and scrutiny mounts over the police response as new details emerge. How was the shooter able to stay in the school for as long as an hour before law enforcement shot him dead?
The GOP's Sen. McConnell says he’s directed Sen. Cornyn of Texas to engage with the Democrats about a "bipartisan solution" on gun violence. That, as the NRA Annual Meeting is to go ahead as planned with the pro gun-lobbying organization saying the event will “reflect on” the Texas elementary school shooting. Plus, a second grader describes surviving the horror in Texas, and a report on how the Supreme Court may soon loosen the nation’s gun laws.
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