CNN Inside Politics

Kylie, a CNN reporter, dives into the anticipated meeting between Ukrainian President Zelensky and Trump, exploring the possible paths to peace in Ukraine. Annie, a political reporter, discusses the congressional reactions to the administration's foreign policy and the internal GOP conflicts over Trump’s international agenda. The panel dissects the public perception of Trump's peacemaker image versus the political realities, culminating in a conversation about declining trust in institutions and the impacts of transparency.

As the Trump Administration scrambles to manage the fallout from recently released Epstein documents, the atmosphere remains charged. Reports indicate that more document disclosures are on the horizon, raising tensions further. Polling reveals widespread public distrust in leadership, highlighting economic concerns that feed voter dissatisfaction. The discussion shifts to the emerging 2028 presidential landscape, weighing the future of Trumpism against potential challengers. Insights on rising figures like Gavin Newsom and the dynamics within Republican factions add depth to the political analysis.

As today's show begins, CNN reporters are combing through more than 30,000 new Epstein documents released overnight by the Justice Department. Unlike the first tranche of files released last week that featured heavy redactions and few mentions of President Trump, this time we're seeing his name again and again. So what have we learned? The big headline so far, according to a 2020 email from a federal prosecutor in New York, is that Trump traveled on Epstein's private jet at least eight times, once with just Epstein and a 20-year-old.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump's base is signaling a complicated path for the America-first movement, based on thousands of MAGA faithful turning out over the weekend for the Turning Point USA annual summit. Was it a turning point for the MAGA movement?    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A deep into the heated controversy surrounding the partial release of the Epstein files, which has led to allegations of a coverup and questions about President Trump's handling of the situation. The episode also explores new CNN polling about the 2028 presidential election, revealing voters' preferences and key traits they seek in candidates. Additionally, legendary rocker Gene Simmons visits Capitol Hill to advocate for the American Fairness Music Act and shares insights on his relationship with President Trump and his views on the MAGA movement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tension grips Washington as we wait to see if the Justice Department meet its deadline and releases the Epstein files by midnight. Whatever happens, Democrats are already crying foul, claiming comments from Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanch suggest they might not get everything that they are required to release.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Just before we came on the air today, House Democrats released -- without context -- five new photos from the Epstein estate. They arrive just a day before the deadline Congress set for the DOJ to release all the Epstein files.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A mini revolt of endangered moderate Republicans turning on their leadership over health care forces House Speaker Mike Johnson to insist "I haven't lost control." As Manu Raji reports, it's not exactly a sound bite the GOP wants out there.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why did White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles do an extraordinarily candid interview with Vanity Fair? That's the question on the minds of everyone both in and out of Trump World. Dana and her panel take a deep dive into Wiles' words, which include describing her boss as having an "alcoholic's personality."    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As today's show begins, Nick Reiner, son of Hollywood icon Rob Reiner, has just been taken into custody after both of his parents were found dead in their home last night of what police call a "homicide." CNN's Josh Campbell reports from Los Angeles     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices