CNN Political Briefing

Today, President Biden announced that on April 19 every American adult will be eligible to register for a vaccine. David Chalian examines the administration's progress on the pandemic, as well as the opportunities for vaccine diplomacy on the international stage. Plus, the critical parliamentary ruling in the Senate that opens a path for Biden's infrastructure bill without Republican support, and the culture war surrounding transgender rights within the Republican party. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Republicans are accusing major corporations of caving to cancel culture after Major League Baseball pulled the All-Star game from Georgia. David Chalian, dissects this "breakup of a pretty significant marriage in American politics". Plus, the hurdles President Biden's infrastructure bill faces, and finally, the Democratic 2022 primary taking shape in Tennessee.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, President Biden unveiled the first part of his massive $2 trillion infrastructure plan... and it’s a whole lot more than just fixing roads and bridges. Congressional Correspondent Ryan Nobles takes you inside the proposal and explains how the wide-ranging proposal could affect you, from cheaper electric cars, to fewer potholes, to affordable care for your older parents.  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today, President Biden met with his cabinet for the first time in-person to discuss, among other items, selling his infrastructure plan to Congress. David Chalian explains the White House's uphill battle the bill faces as opposition is mounting from both sides of the aisle. Plus, despite big corporate pushback, the attempts across the country to restrict voting access keep growing. And finally, Democrats' efforts to overturn a congressional election comes to an end.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today, President Biden rolled out his first part of his huge plan to rebuild the nation's infrastructure and reshape the US economy. David Chalian explains what this gigantic proposal says about Biden's approach to the presidency. Plus, a reported investigation into Florida Republican Matt Gaetz leads to denials and strange claims of an extortion plot. And finally, California Governor Gavin Newsom gets some positive news amid his recall fight.  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the brink of another possible coronavirus surge President Biden is begging states around the country to pause their re-openings... but they don't seem to be listening. David Chalian explains how states are moving forward with ending mask mandates and what that means for Biden. Plus, previewing the challenges ahead for Biden's transformative infrastructure plan and the latest front in the culture war: Transgender rights. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Biden's positive vaccine news is the latest reason for optimism, but the CDC director is warning of "impending doom" if America relaxes too soon. David Chalian explains what that means and breaks down the explosive revelations from the previous administration's Covid doctors in a new CNN documentary. Plus, as Democrats push action, some Georgia Republicans are twisting themselves into knots over the state's new restrictive voting law. And finally, the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin for the killing of George Floyd begins. 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, President Biden faced tough questions about his administration's handling of the growing crisis at the border, where a recent surge of migrants, including many unaccompanied children, has overwhelmed government resources. On today’s briefing, CNN immigration and policy reporter Priscilla Alvarez, takes you inside what's happening at the US-Mexico border, how the current migrant surge compares to the last one in 2019, and what the solutions the Biden administration is looking to implement.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After close to two months, President Biden held his first official press conference since taking office. David Chalian dissects the most important moments and explains how the President was pushed on everything from immigration, to voting rights, to ending the filibuster.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 Biden administration calls for action on gun reform in Congress, they hold back on taking executive action. David Chalian examines this political calculation and how Vice President Harris' history shows she disagrees with this approach. Plus, the roadblocks ahead for the Democrats massive voting bill in the Senate, and finally the Biden administration’s attempt at transparency at the border is falling short.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices