CNN Political Briefing

President Joe Biden and his administration are kicking off a monthlong focus on the economy this week. CNN's Chief National Affairs Correspondent Jeff Zeleny sums up Biden's plans and why it's going to be an uphill battle for him and his party to convince Americans they've got a handle on inflation and the economy. The polls don't paint a pretty picture, and some critics don't have as optimistic of a view on the economy as the President Biden does.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 community of Uvalde, Texas is rattled by the news that law enforcement say they made a mistake by not immediately breaking into the classroom during Tuesday’s shooting that left 21 people dead. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down the latest with the investigation and how lawmakers on Capitol Hill are responding. The state is especially on edge with the National Rifle Association kicking off its annual, weekend-long event in Houston. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Earlier this month, the Jan. 6th House select committee subpoenaed five members of Congress, after they refused to testify voluntarily. At least three have since objected to or contested the subpoenas. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains what the House members are telling the committee – and what to look for as the select committee prepares for public hearings in June.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Yesterday, a gunman shot and killed 19 children and two teachers at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. Today, politicians on both sides of the aisle are repeating the same messages they’ve given after other mass shootings. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains why little political change is expected after the deadliest school shooting since Sandy Hook.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Five states hold primary elections today, but a lot of attention is on Georgia. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains why the GOP primary for governor is so important and how a new voting and elections law in the state of Georgia is working out. Plus, votes in Pennsylvania’s GOP Senate primary are still being counted – check CNN.com for the latest on that.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Georgia’s GOP race for governor will end tomorrow – but the likely winner, Gov. Brian Kemp, has already turned his eyes to the general election. There, he’s expected to face off against Democrat Stacey Abrams, who almost beat him four years ago. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down what to look for in the races in Georgia, Alabama and Arkansas tomorrow, along with run-offs in Texas.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Joe Biden kicked off his first trip to Asia as president today, beginning with a stop in South Korea. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down what Biden hopes to get out of the visit, and how the administration is preparing for possible security threats from North Korea.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Joe Biden can’t seem to catch a break. Even though the number of people on unemployment is the lowest it’s been since 1969, inflation remains top of mind for Americans. Plus, CNN Political Director David Chalian explains the crisis surrounding the baby formula shortage in the US – and how lawmakers are responding. A new CNN poll shows a majority of Americans are not happy with how things are going in the country today.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What can we take away from last night’s primary elections? CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down results from key elections across the country, from Pennsylvania to Oregon. The marquee race of the evening – the GOP Senate primary in PA– is neck-and-neck and some Democratic primaries are too close to call at this point too.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

States from coast to coast are holding primaries today ahead of the 2022 midterm election. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down the races to watch, like Pennsylvania’s contentious Senate and gubernatorial races, and North Carolina’s congressional races. Also, how is this primary election cycle challenging Trump’s influence in the GOP? And what do the Democratic primary frontrunners say about the party’s midterm strategy?To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices