CNN Political Briefing

History has been made, again. The House has impeached President Trump for inciting the insurrection at the US Capitol last week, making him the first President to be impeached twice. David Chalian reacts to the vote, examines the motivations of the Republicans who broke rank, and tells you what will happen next. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After being banned from social media and staying out of the public eye for days following the fatal US Capitol siege, President Donald Trump speaks out. David Chalian reacts to his complete lack of accountability and explains the political calculations facing Republicans on the eve of the President's second impeachment vote. Plus, planned "armed protests" nationwide are raising safety concerns for Biden's inauguration. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Chalian discusses everything you need to know about the resolution to impeach President Trump introduced by House Democrats today and why President-Elect Biden has an impeachment problem. Plus, although some Republicans have called for Trump to step down, the GOP seems divided on how to proceed after the events of last week… with many Republicans still refusing to hold Trump accountable. And finally, in light of last week’s events, Biden’s inauguration theme will be "America United." To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Democrats are poised to impeach President Trump for a second time before his term ends in less than two weeks - which would make him the only President to be impeached twice. David Chalian explains the politics of impeachment and the continued fallout within the Republican Party after the siege on the US Capitol this week. Plus, Biden's new plan to speed the vaccine rollout. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Chalian discusses the aftermath of yesterday’s disturbing events and the possibility of invoking the 25th Amendment to remove President Trump from office. Plus, despite Trump’s attempts to stall the process, President-elect Biden was officially certified as the 46th President of the U.S. and announced his picks for the Department of Justice today. And finally, Chalian takes a further look at how law enforcement utterly failed to control the chaos that erupted yesterday.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A scene that no one expected to ever see and yet one that was completely predictable: an insurrection with rioters breaching the Capitol as lawmakers did their constitutional duty to certify President-elect Joe Biden's victory. David Chalian explains the events leading up to a mob storming the Capitol and how the President and his allies' efforts to overthrow the election enabled it.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 moment we’ve all been waiting for... election day in Georgia! David Chalian discusses what we can expect to see in the Georgia Senate runoff elections and why those races are so crucial. Plus, President Trump’s final test of loyalty will play out tomorrow at the official electoral college vote… and all eyes are on Vice President Pence. Buckle up, it's going to be a wild 48 hours. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump's assault on democracy...caught on tape. CNN Political Director David Chalian goes inside the President pushing the Georgia Secretary of State to "find" votes and how it clashes with the very oath of office elected officials take. He also explains the impact the president's conspiracy theories could have on the Georgia Senate runoffs and the future of 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

With Senate control hanging in the balance, all eyes are on Georgia leading up to the runoff elections on January 5th. In the fourth episode of our five-part series, we take a closer look at the state of play in both races, the record-breaking early voting and fundraising numbers, and the political calculations at play. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s episode, David Chalian discusses how the vague comments from Mitch McConnell might affect the $2000 stimulus checks that President Trump and Democrats are pushing for. Plus, both Georgia Republican Senators running for reelection in the runoffs gave their support for the $2000 checks today, but it’s unclear if there will be enough Republican Senators on board. And finally, President-elect Joe Biden is frustrated that his transition team keeps facing roadblocks from the Trump administration.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices