CNN Political Briefing

WY Rep. Liz Cheney was one of only two House Republicans that voted to censure Rep. Paul Gosar. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains why Cheney’s position in the GOP is a lonely place to be–both on Capitol Hill and back at home. Does an anti-Trump Republican like Cheney stand a chance in 2022... or 2024?To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The House voted to censure Arizona Rep. Paul Gosar today after he tweeted a violent anime video that depicted the killing of Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down what this incident says about the state of politics today. You’ll hear from lawmakers directly debating the resolution on the House floor, including Gosar himself.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Now that the bipartisan infrastructure bill is officially law, President Joe Biden and his administration are traveling around the country to sell its benefits to the American people. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains why these trips are important for Biden politically, especially with the ongoing social spending bill negotiations. First stop: New Hampshire.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After defying subpoenas from the House January 6th committee, Steve Bannon had some choice words for his supporters before he turned himself in this morning. By this afternoon, he was out of custody pending trial on criminal contempt charges, vowing to “go on offense.” CNN Congressional Correspondent Ryan Nobles explains the charges and what the committee could do next. Could this be the first of many indictments?To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A federal grand jury has indicted former Trump adviser Steve Bannon on two counts of contempt of Congress after he defied a congressional subpoena issued by the House January 6th committee. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down what this might mean for Trump's former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows. Plus, a new recording from ABC This Week shows where Trump’s head was at just months after the insurrection.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The economy is trending upwards in some respects, but Americans are feeling the squeeze of higher prices and think otherwise. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains how the White House dropped the ball on inflation. Biden maintains his policies are just the prescriptions needed to alleviate this inflationary pressure, but will his legislation provide relief soon enough for many frustrated Americans?To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A judge ruled former President Donald Trump cannot assert executive privilege to withhold documents from the House select committee investigating the January 6th insurrection. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains what the committee’s latest moves have been and how Trump plans to respond. Plus, some Republicans are trying to move forward, while others believe those responsible should be held accountable.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Last week, 13 House Republicans voted with almost all the Democrats to pass the bipartisan infrastructure bill. Unfortunately, that bipartisanship isn’t celebrated by everyone in the GOP. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains what a disturbing voicemail left for a Michigan congressman and a violent video posted by an Arizona congressman reveals about the GOP. Warning: some of what you hear may be disturbing.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the midterm elections exactly one year away, a new CNN poll released today shows President Joe Biden is not in good standing with the American people. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down how Americans think Biden is handling their top-of-mind issues. What does this mean for Democrats in 2022?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 wanted the American people to know that October’s increase in jobs did not happen by chance. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains how Biden took credit for the nation’s economic recovery today and connected it to his own policies. Plus, the President made another pitch for his two big bills that have struggled to pass through 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