CNN Political Briefing

President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy aren’t budging when it comes to raising the debt ceiling before the looming deadline. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains where things stand and what’s at stake if the US’ borrowing limit isn’t raised.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Federal regulators dissected Silicon Valley and Signature banks today, delivering post-mortems on last month’s banking crisis. But on Wall Street, the crisis is far from over, with shares of First Republic Bank plummeting amid fears it could go into receivership. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains the latest on the economy and how the White House is reacting. Also, the latest federal numbers and what they say about the state of 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

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis spoke out from Israel today after being sued by Disney. CNN’s Tami Luhby breaks down how the latest in the Florida saga, and what both sides are saying. Also, why is the American governor making a whistle-stop international tour?To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The House passed the GOP debt ceiling bill this evening, after an 11th-hour push by Speaker Kevin McCarthy and his allies. CNN’s Tami Luhby breaks down what we can expect next for the package - and what’s in it after GOP leaders made concessions to holdouts. Plus, what we’re learning about when the US might default.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“Let’s finish the job.” That’s the pitch President Joe Biden made to voters during his reelection campaign announcement early today. Now, questions remain around what Biden’s campaign will look like, and what challenges face him as a candidate. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down how the president kicked off his campaign.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 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