CNN Political Briefing

South Carolina Senator Tim Scott has officially entered the 2024 Republican presidential race. CNN Political Director David Chalian dives into Scott’s political history and early campaign strategy. Will Scott’s optimistic messaging resonate with GOP primary voters who have been more aligned with the grievance politics of frontrunner and former president Donald Trump in recent years?To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The clock is ticking on Congress to raise the debt ceiling. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down the stakes of a government default and where negotiations stand. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy wanted an agreement by the weekend, but negotiators paused talks for the day... and it’s not clear when they’ll pick back up.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 company. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains how the 2024 Republican presidential race is finally heating up. After months of anticipation, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is expected to launch a presidential bid next week. Plus, former Vice President Mike Pence and other potential candidates seem to be on the cusp of entering the race.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

North Carolina and South Carolina are the latest states to move to restrict abortion access in a post-Roe reality. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down each bill and how Republicans in the 2024 presidential conversation are tackling abortion. Former President Donald Trump is sparring with two of his likely primary competitors over specifics of a federal abortion ban they’d support if elected.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 met with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and other congressional leaders to discuss raising the debt ceiling again. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains what came out of that meeting and the current sticking points in negotiations. McCarthy said it’s possible to get a deal by the end of the week, while Biden cancelled the second part of his international trip this week.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Since Title 42 expired, the US is seeing fewer migrant encounters at the southern border than officials expected at this point. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains why the Biden administration is still on high alert and how some communities are still bracing for an influx. Plus, Republicans and Democrats have yet to agree on any legislative compromise to address problems at the border.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Title 42 has expired, and the Biden administration stresses the circumstances at the southern border will get worse before they get better. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down the border policy that’s replacing Title 42, and the legal and political challenges the administration faces. House Republicans have passed a border security bill, while the White House is accusing them of playing politics. 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 made clear last night that his third run for the White House is going to look like his previous bids. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down key moments and issues discussed at CNN’s town hall, including his answers on the economy, abortion, and the war in Ukraine. Plus, a few Republicans didn't approve of Trump's performance.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 will join CNN for a highly anticipated town hall tonight. CNN National Correspondent Kristen Holmes is in New Hampshire for the event. She’ll break down what to expect tonight, as well as some key context. On Tuesday, A New York jury found Trump liable for sexually abusing and defaming writer E. Jean Carroll, which Trump denies.  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Treasury Department says the government could default on its debt as soon as June 1st if Congress doesn’t raise the debt ceiling. CNN Capitol Hill reporter Melanie Zanona explains the high stakes meeting happening between President Joe Biden and congressional leaders. Both sides haven’t indicated any interest in compromising, but a default would be disastrous for the economy.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices