CNN Political Briefing

President Joe Biden visited Ukraine’s capital for the first time since Russia invaded the country. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains the significance of this trip and how it came about. Biden touted the bipartisanship around the US’ support for Ukraine, but some Republicans’ reactions to the trip show that support isn’t unanimous in the GOP. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

GOP Florida Sen. Rick Scott backed off parts of his plan to sunset federal legislation, carving out exceptions for Social Security, Medicare, and some other federal programs. It’s not the first time Sen. Scott has capitulated on a key part of his “Rescue America” proposal. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down the plan’s rocky year, and what might come next.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the 2024 presidential race starts to ramp up, so have GOP attacks on President Joe Biden’s age. The 80-year-old president had his physical today, as the White House prepares for a likely presidential race. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down GOP attacks, and what Democrats themselves are saying about America’s oldest sitting president.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The GOP 2024 presidential primary is entering a new phase with a new candidate in the race: Former South Carolina Govenor Nikki Haley. From her background and upbringing to her domestic and foreign policy experience, CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down the pitch she’s making to voters and the contrasts she’s trying to draw with her opponents.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley announced she’s running for president in 2024. CNN Political Director David Chalin breaks down the case she’s presenting to voters and the stiff competition she faces in the GOP primary. Former President Donald Trump is the only other declared candidate for now, but Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and others are gearing up for their own runs.  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 shot down three unidentified aerial objects over North American airspace over the weekend. While the White House, the Pentagon, and Canada are still trying to figure out what they are and where they came from, CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down what the White House says they know about the three objects so far. It comes after the US shot down a Chinese spy balloon earlier this month.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This hasn’t been former Vice President Mike Pence’s week. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down what the FBI found in Pence’s home, and why the special counsel looking into former president Donald Trump’s role in January 6 subpoenaed him. Plus, if Pence does end up running in 2024, polls show he’s got some ground to make up with voters.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 was in Florida today hammering home contrasts between his economic plan and some GOP proposals. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains why Biden is seizing a political opportunity to go after GOP Sen. Rick Scott’s proposal to sunset federal legislation. Scott is disputing how Biden’s characterizing his proposal, while pointing out Biden proposed a similar policy to sunset legislation when he was a Senator.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 went to the battleground state of Wisconsin today, after delivering his State of the Union address that sounded a lot like a reelection message last night. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains why the White House viewed the fiery moment between Biden and Republicans last night over entitlement programs as a win. Meanwhile, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders drew a sharp contrast with Democrats in the GOP’s rebuttal.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 going to take his reelection message for a test run tonight at his State of the Union address. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down why this moment is so important for Biden, who’s faced with a divided government and lackluster poll numbers. Plus, the First Lady will host 26 guests tonight – we’ll tell you about some of them and what their invites say about Biden’s priorities.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices