CNN Political Briefing

Israel’s Prime Minister’s proposal to overhaul the country’s judicial system is now on hold, after strikes and protests brought parts of the country to a halt. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down the proposed reform and explains how the US is responding to the domestic affairs of its ally in the Middle East.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As an indictment decision looms against Donald Trump, the former president heads to Waco, Texas this weekend for his first 2024 campaign rally. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains how Trump has been amping up his rhetoric about the hush money scheme probe, as his legal troubles pile up in other investigations.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Republicans and Democrats came together to grill TikTok’s CEO on Capitol Hill today. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains the highlights from today’s high stakes hearing and why many lawmakers want the app banned. TikTok’s CEO says US user data is safe and getting safer, but lawmakers didn’t seem convinced.  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 criticized former President Donald Trump in a new interview. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains why this kicks their rivalry into higher gear. DeSantis may not have announced his 2024 plans yet, but he’s trying to draw contrasts with Trump as the current GOP frontrunner faces legal troubles.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Will China provide lethal aid to Russia for the war in Ukraine? That’s the big question that looms over the meetings this week between Russia and China’s presidents. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains what has come out of the meetings so far, and how the US is responding. China says it’s pushing for peace in Ukraine, but Washington says Beijing’s plan would only benefit Russia.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 could be indicted as early as this week by prosecutors in New York looking into an alleged hush money payment scheme before the 2016 election. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down the possible charges, security concerns, and the political reaction from Republicans.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 balancing a fragile, tricky situation in the wake of the banking instability. CNN’s Chief National Affairs Correspondent Jeff Zeleny explains how the Biden administration’s actions so far, and the roller coaster banks are on right now, could put the president in a tough spot. While this situation is different from the 2008 financial crisis, some 2024 Republicans are using the politically toxic “b” word – bailout.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 some new developments in two investigations that surround former President Donald Trump. From the hush money probe in New York, to the 2020 election investigation in Georgia, CNN Correspondent Kristen Holmes breaks down why Trump could be indicted while running for president a third time. Plus, a new judge is taking the bench in DC who could play a big role in the federal investigations into Trump.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 facing tensions with Russia and China this week. The US and Russia came into direct military contact over the Black Sea, while the US and its allies made moves to counter China’s naval dominance in the Indo-Pacific. CNN’s Kristen Holmes explains how both issues could play into the 2024 presidential race.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A new CNN poll gives a sense of where the potential GOP electorate stands in this early stage of the 2024 nominating process. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down why former President Donald Trump sees Florida Governor Ron DeSantis as his fiercest competition right now. Trump was on the attack in Iowa last night, days after DeSantis made his own visit to the key state. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices