CNN Political Briefing

The US may have shot down the suspected Chinese spy balloon over the weekend, but the fallout continues in Washington. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains what the administration is saying about the incident, and summarizes how Democrats and Republicans view President Joe Biden’s decision. Plus, the Biden administration says this isn’t the first time Chinese balloons flew over the US.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The latest jobs report showed a surprising number of jobs were added last month – something President Joe Biden praised today. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down the data and explains why it might complicate the Federal Reserve’s fight against inflation. Will this good news translate to better approval ratings for President Biden?To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

House Republicans voted to remove Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar from the Foreign Affairs committee. Across the Capitol, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell pulled Republicans off a committee they previously served on. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains the politics behind both moves. Plus, President Joe Biden was on Capitol Hill this morning with lawmakers from both parties for the annual National Prayer Breakfast.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today, President Joe Biden and Speaker Kevin McCarthy met for the first time since Republicans took the House majority with the debt ceiling on the agenda. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains why this will likely be first of many meetings to come on this issue, and where both Republicans and Democrats stand.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Embattled GOP Congressman George Santos said he decided to recuse himself temporarily from his two committee assignments. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains the political factors at play, as the New York congressman faces questions about his finances, resume, and background. Plus, a new poll shows most of Santos’ constituents think he should resign.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 kicked off his third run for the White House this weekend in two early voting states. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains the context around the start of his campaign, and who might run against him in the GOP primary. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis hasn’t officially announced a bid, but Trump has already started attacks against him.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As relatively positive data about the economy was released this week, President Biden touted the good news. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains how Biden contrasted his economic policies with Republican policies, which could be a preview of his possible reelection campaign message. Plus, we’ll tell you about the President’s new White House chief of staff.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How do Americans think House GOP leadership is doing so far this year? CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down a new CNN poll that answers that question and what issues matter most to people. Plus, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy denied two Democrats seats on the House Intelligence committee – one of them is running for Senate 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

There’s bipartisan concern on Capitol Hill over how the executive branch handles classified material. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains why teams for President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump view former Vice President Mike Pence’s discovery as helpful for them. Plus, how do the American people feel about Biden and Trump’s cases? Do any other former presidents have classified documents?To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What do the former president, the current president and now the former vice president all have in common? They all had classified documents in places they shouldn’t have been. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains what we know about this discovery at Mike Pence’s home, and how it fairs politically with Donald Trump and Joe Biden’s cases. Both parties think these three instances show a systemic problem.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices