CNN Political Briefing

President Joe Biden warned against extremism in the Republican party during a dramatic speech last night. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump teased pardons for Capitol insurrectionists on a radio show. CNN Editor-at-Large Chris Cillizza breaks down what both leaders said, and how both sides are trying to rally their base ahead of the midterm elections. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Alaska Division of Elections reports Democrat Mary Peltola will fill Alaska’s House seat for the rest of the year, meaning Republican Sarah Palin won't make a political comeback just yet. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down the factors involved in this race and what it could mean for November’s race. Democrats are seeing success in special elections, and one poll suggests midterm voters are motivated more by abortion rights lately than inflation. 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's legal team has until later tonight to respond to the Justice Department’s latest filing that fleshes out new details in its probe into the potential mishandling of classified documents at Mar-a-Lago. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains the detailed DOJ document, what the government is alleging, and why it was filed in the first place.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 made his first of three stops planned this week in the battleground state of Pennsylvania, where he focused on his support for law enforcement and his plan for public safety. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down his speech and how Biden is trying to flip the script on the GOP on these issues. Plus, Biden also had a message for the “MAGA Republicans” in Congress. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As midterm elections approach, Republicans are not as confident about making as many gains in the House – or even taking back control of the Senate – as they used to be. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains why Democrats feel more optimism these days and what Republicans think is going to happen in November. As his poll numbers improve a bit, President Joe Biden is spending his Labor Day in two battleground states.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are learning more about what led to the unprecedented search and seizure at former President Donald Trump’s Florida residence. CNN Correspondent Kristen Holmes breaks down the redacted unsealed affidavit and new information about the investigation’s timeline. Sources say Trump is reacting one way publicly and another way privately.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Abortion access is going to be put further out of reach for millions, as a slate of trigger bans in five states take effect this week. CNN Correspondent Kristen Holmes explains what’s next for the Biden administration and for Democrats. The federal government is suing certain states over some aspects of their laws, while the President’s party has more reason to think abortion is a winning issue for November. Plus, one Republican state lawmaker is rethinking his support for now-blocked abortion ban he helped pass.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s official – President Joe Biden kept a campaign promise and announced federal student loan forgiveness and reform policies. CNN Correspondent Kristen Holmes breaks them down, along with how Democrats and Republicans are reacting. There are conflicting opinions from economic professionals on whether cancelling debt will be inflationary. Plus, will this help or hurt Democrats in 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

With less than 80 days to the midterm election, New York and Florida hold two of the last primaries today. Longtime New York representatives are battling it out amid redistricting, while Floridians are choosing who will run against Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down the races and what success could look like in a diverse Democratic party. Plus, Democrats in both states have used abortion rights as a rallying cry – will it work?To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Biden administration official says the president will announce a decision on cancelling some federal student loans “within the next week or so.” CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down what President Joe Biden has said in the past on the policy, how much could be forgiven, and what the president’s allies – and critics – are saying.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices