CNN Political Briefing

President Joe Biden is gearing up to officially announce his reelection bid, while a new poll shows Americans don’t want a 2020 rematch in 2024. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down two issues that could be tough for Biden to navigate while campaigning. Plus, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is testing his presidential ambitions overseas as Donald Trump maintains his frontrunner status.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 has been saying he plans to run for reelection for months. Now, it looks like a formal announcement is in sight. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down when we can expect an announcement in the coming days, and what Biden’s campaign might look like. Plus, how former President Donald Trump is faring against his fellow GOP contenders.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justice Samuel Alito gave the Supreme Court more time to deliberate on a case involving the abortion medication, mifepristone, with a decision expected Friday. That means the drug will stay on shelves at least a little while longer. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains the latest from the Supreme Court, and what it could mean for Republicans in 2024.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 introduced the GOP proposal to raise the debt ceiling on Capitol Hill today, while President Joe Biden spoke against it in nearby Maryland. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down what is in the GOP bill, and what Democrats are saying in response. With four votes to lose, can McCarthy keep his conference together on his opening bid to Biden?To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is pushing back on Disney’s efforts to thwart his plan to bring more state control over the company – and that’s earning him flak from other GOP 2024 presidential hopefuls. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down the latest between DeSantis and the Mouse House, and the maneuverings over Disney’s special tax district. Plus, will it help or distract as DeSantis prepares to square off against another Floridian, former President Donald Trump?To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Congress and the Biden administration are once again at loggerheads over a potential debt ceiling crisis – and the possibility of defaulting on its debt for the first time in the United States’ history. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s speech today, and where the two parties stand in their response to the crisis. The debt ceiling isn’t the only issue on Congress’s plate – lawmakers are also dealing with two cases involving classified documents, and what to do about California Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s continued absence.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Abortion and guns are two issues that animate Republicans and Democrats for different reasons and they were front and center today. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains what the Supreme Court is considering when it comes to medication abortion, and why Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is walking a political tightrope. Plus, Vice President Kamala Harris slammed Republicans today, as many 2024 hopefuls attend the NRA’s national convention.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Senate Democrats are trying to grant Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s request to temporarily replace her on the Judiciary committee while she recovers. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains why there’s urgency and uncertainty around how to replace her, and why there's some pushback from some Democrats over the plan. The 89-year-old Senator is going to retire after this term, and there are some California House Democrats already running for her seat.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Republican 2024 primary field looks like it's going to grow, after Senator Tim Scott announced today he’s exploring a presidential run. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains how this race is shaping up so far, even as the current frontrunner Donald Trump says he won’t drop out no matter what. Plus, the Democratic National Committee announced where it’ll hold its 2024 convention, while President Joe Biden has yet to officially announce his run.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The US is again dealing with the fallout from classified documents making their way into the wrong hands. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains why the leak of highly classified Pentagon documents is concerning, and where the investigations into them stand. Plus, members of the Gang of Eight are combing through the classified documents found in the homes of three high-profile politicians, after asking for access for months.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices