CNN Political Briefing

US gas prices are on the rise as Russia carries on with its invasion of Ukraine. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains how the US and its allies are walking a fine line to not exacerbate the global energy problem, while also punishing Russia further for its actions. Congress is working on bills to ban US imports of Russian oil and to fund the government before Friday. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The jobs report showed the US economy had strong job gains last month, but inflation remains a concern. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down President Joe Biden’s latest plan to continue this upward trajectory: boost domestic manufacturing. Lawmakers are also urging Biden to ban Russian oil imports to the US, but what effect could this have on US gas prices? 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 week two of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine–today, the Presidents from both countries spoke on the situation and President Joe Biden announced new Russian sanctions at his cabinet meeting. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains the latest developments on the ground in Ukraine. Plus, on Capitol Hill, lawmakers are pushing the Biden administration to sanction Russian oil. Yet, there’s hesitation to do so from the White House because of the effect it’ll have on gas prices at home.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As Russia continues its invasion of Ukraine, President Joe Biden delivered his State of the Union address last night. You’ll hear speech highlights and analysis from CNN Political Director David Chalian. He explains how Biden balanced the Ukraine crisis with key domestic issues like inflation, Covid-19, and crime. Was the President able to galvanize Democrats while still appealing to more centrist voters?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 will deliver his State of the Union address tonight. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down Biden’s focus for the speech and what he’s likely to discuss. Will the president be able to balance the pressing Russia-Ukraine crisis with other important domestic issues?To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fighting continues to escalate in Ukraine as Russia ramps up its war efforts. CNN Chief Political Correspondent Dana Bash explains the latest developments from the conflict and breaks down where both sides stand. Plus, she answers some key questions about the talks between the two countries and why US troops will not fight alongside Ukraine.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 announced his nomination to replace Justice Stephen Breyer on the Supreme Court: Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson. If confirmed, she will be the first black woman to sit on the highest court. CNN’s Chris Cillizza dives into Jackson’s background and why Biden’s historic pick comes at an interesting time. Plus, Senate Democrats want a speedy confirmation process, but will Republicans allow that?To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After weeks of rising tensions and failed diplomacy attempts, the conflict in eastern Ukraine came to a head today–Russia began its invasion of the country. CNN’s Chris Cillizza breaks down Russia’s aggression in Ukraine so far and President Joe Biden’s response. But as Cillizza points out, polling shows Biden is facing this conflict “in a decidedly weak political position.”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 promised to announce his Supreme Court nominee by the end of February. With that deadline quickly approaching, CNN’s Chris Cillizza gives an update on where the process stands. Biden promised the nominee will be a Black woman with “extraordinary qualifications” to fill Justice Stephen Breyer’s shoes. Will the nominee’s qualifications satisfy both Democrats and Republicans?To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

About 10 years ago, Senator Mitt Romney was called out of touch for saying that Russia was the U.S.’s main geopolitical foe. CNN’s Chris Cillizza explains that Romney wasn’t wrong back then... or now. Although a lot has unfolded over the past decade in Eastern Europe, some of Romney’s comments from a decade ago still have relevance today. Plus, you’ll hear President Joe Biden’s latest comments on Russia.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices