CNN Political Briefing

Former President Donald Trump landed in in New York today where he’ll face criminal charges tomorrow related to his alleged involvement in a hush money scheme from 2016. CNN Political Correspondent Sara Murray breaks down what to expect tomorrow at the courthouse and how Trump spent his weekend preparing for his arraignment.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Manhattan grand jury has voted to indict former President Donald Trump in connection to a hush money scheme in 2016. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down what to expect next week when Trump shows up to court. Trump and some of his Republican allies have railed against the Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, as he prepares to prosecute a former president for the first time in history.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s very early in the 2024 GOP nominating contest, but many in the party view Florida Governor Ron DeSantis as the most viable alternative to former President Donald Trump. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains that DeSantis is just beginning his journey into presidential politics. Even though he hasn’t jumped in the race yet, attacks from Trump and others are just getting started.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 in Iowa today a day after a judge ruled he has to testify against his former boss about the leadup to January 6th. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains the political, legal, and historic circumstances the former vice president is faced with, as he considers a run for president against his former running mate.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A deadly mass shooting at a school in Nashville has the community looking to leaders for answers. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains why action on the federal level is very unlikely. President Joe Biden says all he can do is urge Congress to act, but Republicans and Democrats don’t agree on where to start.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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