CNN Political Briefing

Now that Republicans are projected to have the majority in the House, they are preparing investigations on multiple fronts. CNN’s Chris Cillizza breaks down these investigations and a related update from Attorney General Merrick Garland. Plus, what will House leadership look like in the new year?To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told lawmakers she will not run for reelection for Democratic leadership, but will remain a member of Congress. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains how the #2 and #3 House Democrats followed suit, paving the way for a new generation to take power. House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy did not attend Pelosi’s farewell speech, but he has been celebrating the new Republican majority.  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After months of teasing it, former President Donald Trump throws his hat in the 2024 ring, amid his legal woes and his party’s poor performance in the midterms. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down Trump’s speech and the political reaction to it. Plus, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell fends off his first leadership challenge in 15 years.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While control of the House remains uncalled, Republicans in both chambers of Congress are debating on how to more forward from the lackluster election results. CNN’s Chris Cillizza explains the challenges both Republican leaders in Congress face. Plus, former President Donald Trump is expected to move on from midterms with a special announcement tonight. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CNN projects Democrats will hold on to the Senate, while Republicans inch closer to winning the House majority. CNN’s Chris Cillizza breaks down why House Republicans are not on the same page about Kevin McCarthy’s speakership bid. Plus, the stakes of Georgia’s Senate runoff election are still high.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Days after Election Day, it’s still unclear which party will control the House and Senate, as votes are still being counted in key states. CNN Political Director David Chalian takes a close look at Arizona and Nevada, and explains why GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy’s speakership is potentially in jeopardy if Republicans do end up taking the House.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Votes are still being counted in key states that’ll determine which party controls Congress. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down where the vote counts stand in Arizona and Nevada, and how House Republicans are spending their time preparing for their potential control of the chamber.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Millions of Americans made their voices heard Tuesday, but control of the House and Senate still hangs in the balance as ballots in key states are still being counted. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down how both parties fared last night and where race results are still outstanding. President Joe Biden kept with tradition and formally weighed in on the midterm elections, while House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy is optimistic.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The day has arrived – voters across the country are making their voices heard in federal, state, and local elections while the balance of power in Congress hangs in the balance. In this special edition of the podcast, CNN Political Director David Chalian talks to CNN reporters and correspondents in four key states – Pennsylvania, Georgia, Arizona, and Wisconsin. You’ll also hear from voters themselves about what issues matter most to them this midterm cycle.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the eve of Election Day, Democrats and Republicans are making their final pitches to voters with control of Congress and governorships up for grabs. CNN Political Director David Chalian gives the political lay of the land for this midterm cycle. Plus, we’ll tell you about House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy’s plans if Republicans win control of the chamber and why the 2024 presidential election is playing into the midterms.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices