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Each weekday, Dana Bash and a panel of well-sourced reporters bring you the most important political stories of the day.
On the weekend, Manu Raju kicks off CNN's Sunday morning political programming with Inside Politics Sunday. Dana and Manu get answers from the people making headlines, explain the political stories that matter, and report on how the news will impact you.
On the weekend, Manu Raju kicks off CNN's Sunday morning political programming with Inside Politics Sunday. Dana and Manu get answers from the people making headlines, explain the political stories that matter, and report on how the news will impact you.
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Jan 28, 2026 • 43min
Tensions Spike Inside White House
It's not every day that President Trump tries to turn down the political temperature, never mind tacitly acknowledge a signature isn't working. But there's broad recognition inside the White House from the top that the public is quickly turning on the administration's mass deportation operation.
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Jan 27, 2026 • 44min
A Rare White House Retreat
Border czar Tom Homan is in Minnesota, where we are expecting him to meet in person today with Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey following Homan's earlier meeting with Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. It is all part of a big personnel and possible policy change after a second Minneapolis resident was shot and killed by federal agents. Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino is going back to Texas, and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem appears to be taking a step back.
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Jan 26, 2026 • 43min
Homan Heads To Minneapolis
President Trump is sending border czar to Minneapolis, apparently to take charge of the ICE immigration enforcement effort that's resulted in two deaths and days of protest. Trump posted on Truth Social that he just spoke to Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, signaling a change in rhetoric. The big question is whether that also means a change in policy.
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Jan 25, 2026 • 42min
Crisis in Minneapolis: Tragedy and Turbulence
Host Manu Raju presents a comprehensive episode covering a range of critical topics. Breaking news from Minneapolis, focusing on the controversial shooting of ICU nurse Alex Preti by federal agents, sparking community outrage and legal battles over evidence control. Correspondents like Whitney Wild and Anderson Cooper provide on-the-ground insights about the growing memorial for Preti and the tensions between federal and state law enforcement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 23, 2026 • 43min
5-Year-Old at Center of ICE Controversy
An image of a five-year-old boy hits a nerve and becomes a new symbol of the Trump Administration's immigration crackdown. It captures the chaos of immigration enforcement and intensifies scrutiny over ICE's targets and tactics.
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Jan 21, 2026 • 43min
Backing Down but not Backing Off
We start in Davos, Switzerland, where global nerves are easing slightly after President Trump appeared to take military action to take over Greenland off the table. But he made clear his ultimate goal has not changed: making the Arctic island part of the United States.
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Jan 20, 2026 • 43min
The World According to Trump
One year ago, Donald Trump was sworn in as the nation's 47th president. Since then, he's upended every part of Washington politics, both domestic and global. The most recent example of the latter: threatening America's most trusted allies.
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Jan 19, 2026 • 43min
Trump Ratchets Up Pressure on Greenland
President Trump says nothing is off the table when it comes to Greenland and America's oldest allies are now forced to question everything about their centuries-old alliance with the US. He also complains to Norway for not bestowing the Nobel Peace on him.
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Jan 18, 2026 • 42min
Inside the GOP and Democratic Challenges Ahead
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand discusses her efforts to recruit candidates and defend Democratic priorities. White House correspondent Elena analyzes the backlash against Trump's foreign policy, including tariffs that unsettle allies. Political reporter Aaron Blake highlights the shifting dynamics in GOP support and the rising momentum for Democrats in key races. The panel dives into the implications of Trump’s recent actions and how they could reshape the political landscape ahead of the midterms.

Jan 16, 2026 • 46min
Americans to Trump: 'You're a Failure'
A brand new CNN poll about President Trump's first year back in office shows Americans giving him failing grades across the board. A majority of the country (58%) say the second Trump administration has been a failure, including two thirds of independents.
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