CNN Political Briefing

Now that House Republicans have elected Kevin McCarthy as speaker, the next order of business for them is to vote on a rules package. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains how some of the rules have changed since hard right conservatives got their way in the speaker fight, and why it’s giving some members some pause.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy has flipped 15 previous holdouts, making the speaker’s gavel within reach. CNN's Political Director David Chalian explains why McCarthy is confident he’ll cross the finish line when the House reconvenes tonight. Plus, President Joe Biden commemorated the two year anniversary of the Capitol riot.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The current bid for House leadership is now the longest speaker contest in 164 years. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains why private deal-making talks aren’t translating to public support for GOP leader Kevin McCarthy. The conservative hardliners seem to be doubling down, while McCarthy allies are starting to draw lines in the sand. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The House is still without a speaker, after GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy failed to secure the gavel six times. CNN's Political Director David Chalian explains the warning signs for McCarthy that emerged today. Plus, it seems former President Donald Trump isn’t even able to move the needle for the small, but determined, group of Republicans who oppose McCarthy.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 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