CNN Political Briefing

Today, Rep. Adam Kinzinger responded to the Republican National Committee censuring him last week. CNN Senior Political Analyst & Reality Check host John Avlon breaks down Kinzinger’s comments and what other Republicans had to say on the matter, like Marc Short. Plus, a bipartisan Senate group is making progress on reforming the law that former president Donald Trump tried to exploit on January 6th.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Republican National Committee voted to censure GOP Rep. Liz Cheney & Adam Kinzinger today for their work on the January 6th House select committee. CNN Capitol Hill Reporter Melanie Zanona breaks down the RNC’s motives and what this means for the two Republicans. The RNC’s message is clear – they stand behind former President Donald Trump.  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dealing with many serious issues at once comes with the job of being the President of the United States. CNN’s Melanie Zanona explains that today was no different. President Joe Biden pivoted from one high-stakes issue to the next–the US Special Forces counterterrorism raid, the Russia-Ukraine situation and the anti-gun-violence strategy meeting in New York.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Build Back Better as it stands now is “dead.” Those were Sen. Joe Manchin words and in a 50/50 Senate, those words can be considered the nail in the coffin. CNN Capitol Hill Reporter Melanie Zanona explains how difficult it has been for Democrats, especially for the Senate Majority Leader, to deliver on President Joe Biden’s agenda. Filling the Supreme Court vacancy is an opportunity to unite as a party, but anything can happen... Plus, fundraising numbers show the midterms are going to be interesting.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 no secret ex-President Donald Trump and some of his allies tried to subvert the results of the 2020 election. CNN’s Melanie Zanona breaks down new information that shows just how far they were willing to go. Plus, Trump’s comments at a rally Saturday and fundraising stats from last year show he isn’t going anywhere, even as the House select committee is closing in on Trump’s inner circle.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 has pledged to nominate a black woman to the Supreme Court after Justice Stephen Breyer announced his retirement. CNN’s Capitol Hill Reporter Melanie Zanona explains what Senators are saying about the timeline of the process and Biden’s potential picks. Plus, will a SCOTUS nomination be enough to save Biden’s sinking reputation with Democrats?To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A bridge collapsed in Pittsburgh hours before President Joe Biden was scheduled to discuss infrastructure in the area. The President chose to proceed with the trip, and visited the bridge while he was in the city. CNN’s Chris Cillizza explains why two prominent Pennsylvania Democrats were missing from today’s event. Plus, Biden’s trip to the steel city comes as he tries to fix his communication problem with the American public.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Many anti-Trump Republicans are expected to attend a fundraiser for GOP Rep. Liz Cheney in March. CNN’s Chris Cillizza explains why this group may be part of the resistance, but they’re very much outnumbered. It’s Donald Trump’s party and they’re just part of it, whether they like it or not. Plus, the two major Republican leaders in office approach Trump’s unshakeable control over the party very differently.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justice Stephen Breyer plans to retire from the Supreme Court, allowing Biden the opportunity to appoint a new liberal justice. CNN’s Chris Cillizza explains how President Biden’s first nomination to the court will likely play out and why Democrats are under pressure to act fast. Plus, Cillizza dives into Breyer’s time on the court and highlights some notable moments from his career.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 had some choice words for a Fox News reporter yesterday... and didn’t realize he was speaking into a hot mic. CNN’s Chris Cillizza explains the context behind this incident and why it made headlines. Biden apologized to the reporter soon after–something former President Donald Trump almost never did.  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices