CNN Political Briefing

House Republicans are at an impasse over who to elect as speaker, after GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy failed to secure enough votes at least twice so far today. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down how the first two ballots went, and what’s at the core of the party’s stalemate. A historic third speaker vote is underway, but it’s unclear if it’ll turn out any better for McCarthy.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Biden’s second year in office is coming to a close. In today’s special episode, CNN’s Abby Phillip tackles the highs and lows of Biden’s 2022 – from inflation to Roe v. Wade to the midterm elections. You’ll hear from the president and some of the year’s key players. Plus, what will 2023 look like? Will Biden be announcing a second presidential run?To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The January 6th committee released another batch of witness transcripts from its investigation. CNN’s Abby Phillip explains new details about how Donald Trump’s associates tried to conceal information before and after the insurrection. Former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson added even more fuel to the fire in the newly released interviews, testifying that she watched Trump's chief of staff burn documents in his office fireplace.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today the Supreme Court said the Trump-era immigration policy Title 42 will remain in effect while legal challenges play out. CNN’s Abby Phillip explains the measure and what’s happening at the border. Plus, Texas Governor Greg Abbott defends his move to send more migrants to the Vice President’s home. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The government funding bill made it through a key hurdle today, as Democrats try to push through the last pieces of their agenda before the GOP take over the House. We’re also listening to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s speech to Congress, and taking a closer look at what the Jan. 6 House Select Committee has shared – so far. CNN’s Zachary Wolf breaks down the latest from Capitol Hill, and how both sides of the aisle are handling the transition of power.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 year winds down, it’s as busy as ever in Washington DC with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky making a surprise visit and Congress working to wrap up its to-do list. CNN’s Zachary Wolf breaks down everything from the latest on the omnibus, to former President Donald Trump’s tax returns. One thing lawmakers failed to do was address immigration, as the fate of a controversial border policy lies with the Supreme Court.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The new omnibus bill dropped early this morning, and it’s a doozy. The bill is more than 4,000 pages and covers $1.7 trillion – but the clock is ticking to pass it before the end of the week. CNN’s Zachary Wolf breaks down all 12 appropriation bills, what made it in, and what got cut.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The January 6 House select committee concluded its final public meeting by voting to refer criminal charges against former President Donald Trump to the Justice Department. CNN’s Zachary Wolf breaks down each crime the panel believes Trump committed, and new testimony the committee obtained.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Congress avoided a government shutdown for at least another week, while lawmakers work to pass an omnibus spending bill. CNN’s Kristen Holmes explains what else lawmakers accomplished and what’s still outstanding. Plus, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has a warning for his caucus and the two Democratic leaders in Congress get candid about 2024.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the midterms in the rear-view mirror, the 2024 presidential election is full speed ahead. CNN’s Kristen Holmes breaks down a new CNN poll gauging where voters are, how former President Donald Trump’s campaign is going, and what some Republicans are saying about Trump’s bid. Plus, President Joe Biden appears closer to announcing his 2024 plans.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices