CNN Political Briefing

The divide over the 2020 elections has created two fronts in the fight for American democracy: The January 6th commission on Capitol Hill and the partisan election audit in Arizona. David Chalian explains what House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy's decision to oppose the January 6 commission means as well as how the Big Lie has led to a feud among Arizona Republicans. Finally, Biden gets a reminder about the conflict in the Middle East he seems eager to avoid while on a trip to Michigan. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza records it’s deadliest day, a group of Democrats call for President Biden to take immediate action to stop the violence. David Chalian explains how Biden’s cautious approach to intervening in the current Middle East crisis is putting him in a tight spot. Plus, the House prepares to vote on the January 6th commission that could stir up both sides of the aisle, and finally, the Supreme Court announces they’ll hear a controversial abortion case. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week tensions between Israel and the Palestinians escalated and President Biden may now become the latest in a long line of American presidents pulled into trying to achieve peace in the region. CNN National Security Correspondent Kylie Atwood walks us through the latest on the situation in Gaza and Israel, what President Biden’s policy priorities are in the region, and how they may have to change.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 the news millions of Americans have been waiting to hear: New CDC guidance says that fully vaccinated Americans can ditch the masks almost everywhere and go back to life as they knew it before the pandemic. David Chalian explores what this means for President Biden, plus the headwinds the President is facing as he tries to secure bipartisan support for his infrastructure plan. And finally, growing toxicity on Capitol Hill as Rep. Marjorie Taylor Green verbally attacks Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In an historic move, today House Republicans voted to oust Congresswoman Liz Cheney from her leadership position for telling the truth about the election. David Chalian examines what this move means for the future of Democracy as well as how a White House meeting illustrates the two opposite universes co-existing in Washington. And finally, new testimony inside some of the decisions behind the January 6th riot.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 Senate opened debate on the "For The People Act," the Democrats' proposed election bill. David Chalian explains how the Republican embrace of the Big Lie and the Democrats' progressive push mean it's likely not going anywhere. Plus, the outstanding questions as House Republicans get ready to give Congresswoman Liz Cheney the boot from her leadership position, and finally, a look at the gubernatorial race taking shape in Virginia. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As a major US fuel pipeline recovers from a ransomware hack, the Biden administration steps up its efforts to strengthen America's cybersecurity. David Chalian explains this ongoing challenge for the White House, plus why this is such a big week for President Biden as he pushes for a bipartisan effort to pass his infrastructure bill. And finally, Caitlyn Jenner sits down with CNN in for an interview as she mounts a campaign for Governor of California.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the aftermath of the January 6th insurrection, Facebook suspended former President Donald Trump’s accounts. This week, the company’s oversight committee said that the social media platform has six months to decide whether the former President’s ban should be permanent. CNN Correspondent Donie O’Sullivan walks us through what this decision means and how it affects the former President’s possible political future.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As President Biden continues selling the American Jobs Plan across the country, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is making it clear that bipartisan cooperation is not a part of his plan. CNN Senior White House correspondent Phil Mattingly explains what that means for Biden’s infrastructure bill, plus a new restrictive voting law in Florida and the ongoing effort to oust Congresswoman Liz Cheney show the GOP is at an inflection point. And finally, how a push for Justice Stephen Breyer to retire could mean trouble for Democrats.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Four months after Facebook banned former President Trump from its platform, its independent Oversight Board upheld his suspension ... but told them to rethink the ban's "indefinite" nature. CNN Senior White House correspondent Phil Mattingly explains what happens next and how the pressure is back on CEO Mark Zuckerberg. Plus, how the rise of Congresswoman Elise Stefanik and the fall of Congresswoman Liz Cheney perfectly encapsulates who has the power in the GOP and President Biden keeps his head down and touts economic success. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices