CNN Political Briefing

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

President Joe Biden laid out how his administration is trying to contain the fallout from two banks’ collapses. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains what the Biden administration is doing, and why this scenario differs from the 2008 financial crisis. This has prompted a debate in Washington and beyond over bank bailouts and regulation.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 praised the latest jobs numbers, but it’s not exactly good news in terms of cooling high inflation. CNN’s Kristen Holmes explains why this hot labor market complicates things for the Federal Reserve. Plus, some House Republicans are proposing certain spending cuts in order to raise the debt ceiling a day after Biden unveiled his budget.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 unveiled his budget for fiscal year 2024, setting up a policy fight with House Republicans on spending priorities and the debt ceiling. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down some of what Biden’s proposing, and why most of it is unlikely to pass. House Republicans have yet to make their desired spending cuts clear, but the White House is already on the attack.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 at odds with members of his party over two key issues: crime and immigration. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains why some Democrats are frustrated with Biden’s position on a DC crime bill and a possible immigration policy the White House is considering.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tucker Carlson released new security footage from January 6 that House Speaker Kevin McCarthy gave Fox News exclusive access to. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down some of Carlson’s claims, what the facts are, and the mixed reaction from Republicans on Capitol Hill.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices