CNN Political Briefing

President Joe Biden prompted fierce backlash from Beijing when he referred to his Chinese counterpart as a “dictator.” CNN Political Director David Chalian explains why the comments caught some US officials off guard at a time when US-China relations are tense.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hunter Biden will plead guilty to two federal tax charges and struck a deal with prosecutors to resolve a gun charge. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains why the ongoing investigation into Hunter Biden and the federal charges Donald Trump’s facing will be front and center for Republicans on Capitol Hill and in the 2024 race. Plus, a new CNN poll shows the former president’s support among Republicans appears to have softened a bit since he pleaded not guilty to 37 felony charges related to his handling of classified documents.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Supreme Court has a few weeks left of yet another consequential term. CNN Chief National Affairs Correspondent Jeff Zeleny and CNN Senior Supreme Court Analyst Joan Biskupic break down the cases before the high court that could have far-reaching implications for Americans, from affirmative action to student debt relief. What do recent decisions say about where the conservative majority court is at?To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There are now 11 Republicans running for president, after Miami Mayor Francis Suarez made his bid official today. CNN Chief National Affairs Correspondent Jeff Zeleny explains the challenges candidates face ahead of the first primary debates, and why President Joe Biden is kicking his reelection campaign into a higher gear.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Expect to see former President Donald Trump try to spin what goes on in courtrooms on the 2024 campaign trail. CNN Chief National Affair Correspondent Jeff Zeleny explains what the Trump campaign playbook will likely be, after pleading not guilty to state and federal charges. Plus, we fact check many of the false and misleading claims Trump has made about the charges he faces in the classified documents case.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty to the dozens of charges against him related to his handling of classified documents. CNN Chief National Affairs Correspondent Jeff Zeleny breaks down what happened in the courtroom and what to expect next in this case. Plus, the reactions from Republicans on Capitol Hill and on the 2024 campaign trail are mixed, as Trump becomes the first former president to face federal charges.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former President Donald Trump is in Florida ahead of his court appearance tomorrow, where he faces 37 counts connected to his handling of classified documents. CNN’s Chief National Affairs Correspondent Jeff Zeleny breaks down what’s next legally, and what impact this might have on the 2024 race. Some in Trump’s party have rushed to defend him, while others have criticized his conduct.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former President Donald Trump has been indicted on several federal criminal charges in connection with his handling of classified documents. CNN Correspondent Kristen Holmes is reporting from New Jersey, where Trump and his team is huddling over the indictment. She breaks down the counts laid out against him and one of his aides, and what to expect next. Trump maintains his innocence, as the first former president to face federal charges.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former President Donald Trump and his team are bracing for potential indictments, after his legal team gets official notice that he’s a target in the federal investigation over classified documents. CNN Correspondent Kristen Holmes breaks down what she’s hearing from sources close to Trump, and new reporting related to the case. Plus, what does former Vice President Mike Pence think about possible indictments against his boss-turned-rival?To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Vice President Mike Pence and two other Republicans enter the Republican presidential race. CNN Correspondent Kristen Holmes breaks down how Pence pitched himself to voters and drew a contrast with his former boss. Plus, former President Donald Trump’s campaign issues a new ad attacking all the probes surrounding him.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices