CNN Inside Politics

First, the political landscape starts to heat up as candidates make their final pitches before the Iowa Caucuses. But with just 1 week before Iowa, does Trump's opposition have any hope? 3 years after the Capitol attack, President Biden tries to re-frame the race as Trump defends the rioters.Next, why did it take days for Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to tell President Biden and the public that he was in the Hospital? Mike Pence has called this a dereliction of duty as he criticized the Defence Secretary earlier this morning.Then, the border crisis is holding up Congress and threatening a shutdown, but could this be a unifier for the GOP? Join Manu Raju for exclusive new details on GOP plans to impeach Secretary Mayorkas.Plus, our panel discusses the tangled web of Trump's legal woes. The Former President faces numerous court trials in the next few weeks. Will these trials provide an opening for the other candidates? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: President Biden uses the third anniversary of the Capitol insurrection to kick off his 2024 campaign, warning that democracy is in peril if Donald Trump wins another term. Plus: Ron DeSantis escalates his attacks with just days left to close the huge gap with the former president. And: Donald Trump heads back to Iowa to urge his supporters to show up at the polls.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: As today's show begins we get word of yet another school shooting, this time at a high school in Perry, Iowa. The sheriff there reports multiple gunshot victims. We're waiting to hear how many people were hurt and if anyone was killed. Plus: Tonight voters will hit Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis with questions in back-to-back town halls broadcast live on CNN. And: A new report from House Democrats says China spent more than $5.5 million at Donald Trump's properties while he was in the oval office.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: Nikki Haley slams front-runner Donald Trump, calling him a liar and scolding him for avoiding the debates. Plus: Dozens of House Republicans are taking their immigration fight directly to the border and blaming President Biden for the surge. And: President Biden will use the insurrection anniversary this weekend to kick off his 2024 campaign push, leaning in on his argument that the former president is a danger to democracy.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: We start with breaking news on who qualified for CNN's Iowa debate next week, the last before that state's caucuses. Who made the cut? Plus: Any moment now, Donald Trump is expected to appeal two decisions that kicked him off the ballots in Colorado and Maine. The Supreme Court will likely have the final word. And: We bring you brand new reporting from inside the Biden campaign, where sources tell CNN that President Biden's reelection strategy.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, with Donald Trump off another ballot, his rivals rally behind him. But is Donald Trump eligible to serve as President again? Pressure grows on the Supreme Court to tackle this issue and shape the outcome of the 2024 race. But there are concerns that this decision should be made by the American voters instead of the Courts.Then, Nikki Haley stumbles and re-evaluates her comments on what caused the Civil War. This slip has caused her opponents to pounce, challenging her competency. With just weeks before voting begins, is there enough time for her to catch up?And, authorities have encountered a historic surge of 225,000 migrants at the Southern border this month according to numbers from Homeland Security. This is the highest monthly total in over 2 decades. As this sparks serious concern, the Democratic Mayors are weighing in, will Washington finally react?Finally, as we head into 2024, which top stories will be worth keeping an eye on? Our panel will discuss the potential political field of 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: The state of Maine becomes the second to say Donald Trump is an insurrectionist and is thus barred from seeking the presidency. Now it's up to the Supreme Court. Plus: With just days to go until the first votes are cast, Nikki Haley remains in damage control mode following her controversial remarks about the Civil War. And: Where have all the Democrats gone? Dana talks to a leading liberal political analyst about how he thinks the party lost its way with working class voters and the dilemma dems face in turning that around    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: Last night, Nikki Haley was asked what caused the Civil War. Most would give a one-word answer: slavery. She did not. Plus: Donald Trump's lawyers have a very busy few weeks ahead. We'll tell you key dates to watch in his civil and criminal trials. And: Lauren Boebert barely won her red district the last time around. Her solution? Move to an even-redder district.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: President Biden is sending two top cabinet officials to Mexico City to meet with the Mexican president. Will a new plan emerge to stop the unprecedented number of illegal border crossings? Plus: A new survey shows voters associate Donald Trump with words like "revenge" and "dictatorship." And the GOP frontrunner seems to be bragging about it. And: It's time to say good-bye to 2023. We have a countdown of the biggest political stories of the year.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: There are growing fears of a widening war in the Middle East after President Biden orders retaliatory iron strikes on a group in Iraq. Plus: America's top diplomat is heading to Mexico where thousands of migrants are making the trek to an already overwhelmed US border. And: Donald Trump spent Christmas day attacking his enemies, including President Biden and special counsel Jack Smith.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices