CNN Political Briefing

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

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy isn’t getting behind calls from some in his own party to pass a supplemental aid package for Ukraine. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down the latest on the ground in Ukraine, and why some Republicans want to pass more defense funding. Plus, Biden administration officials compare Ukraine’s fight for freedom to D-Day 79 years ago today.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 is officially running for president as a Republican, as two more are expected to join the race this week. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down what Pence’s entry does for the race, and the highlights from Nikki Haley’s town hall with CNN. Plus, a 2024 hopeful made clear today he won’t be running.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Joe Biden will address the nation from the Oval Office for the first time today to tout some recent wins. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down some of Biden’s expected talking points, from the red hot jobs reports to the threat of defaulting off the table. Plus, can House Speaker Kevin McCarthy assuage concerns of conservative critics in his conference after the debt deal?To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CNN exclusive reporting reveals the special counsel investigating former President Donald Trump has a recording where Trump appears to acknowledge he held on to a classified document. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains why this tape contradicts Trump’s longstanding defense. This comes as Trump hits the campaign trail in Iowa, while Florida Governor Ron DeSantis takes more swipes at him in New Hampshire.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As Florida Governor Ron DeSantis kicks off his presidential campaign in Iowa, former President Donald Trump is making the rounds in the key primary state too. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains how DeSantis has taken on Trump on the campaign trail. This comes as the GOP field of candidates continues to grow, with former Vice President Mike Pence, former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, and North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum expected to make formal announcements next week.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices