Anderson Cooper 360

Ambassador Roger Carstens, former Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs, shares insights following President Trump's announcement of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. He discusses the operational details for hostage releases, emphasizing Israel's preparations and expectations for prisoner exchanges. The conversation delves into the regional dynamics, with analysts pondering whether Hamas will remain influential or dissolve. Carstens highlights the challenges ahead in the aftermath of conflict and the humanitarian needs in Gaza.

Dan Goldman, a U.S. House member and judiciary committee member, provides sharp analysis of Attorney General Pam Bondi's evasive testimony regarding James Comey's indictment. He argues her performance reflects partisan loyalty to Trump, undermining the DOJ's integrity. The discussion also touches on the air traffic controller shortage affecting major U.S. cities and concerns about federal response. Goldman critiques the politicization of justice and warns of the implications for accountability.

President Trump considers deploying the National Guard, raising questions about the Insurrection Act and the militarization of cities. Local officials, like Chicago's Mayor Johnson, push back, arguing for constitutional rights. Meanwhile, OpenAI's Sora 2 video generator raises alarms about misinformation. Insights into airport safety amidst a potential government shutdown highlight the broader impacts of these political maneuvers. Plus, updates on a dramatic blizzard rescue at Mount Everest add an unexpected twist to the conversation.

Concerns are brewing within Trump's inner circle as the government shutdown approaches, sparking uncertainty about political repercussions. Meanwhile, Sean 'Diddy' Combs pleads for mercy during his sentencing, resulting in a 50-month term. The legal intricacies of sentencing are explored, focusing on acquitted conduct. In global news, discussions on Hamas' agreement to a hostage-release plan and the potential for a ceasefire highlight ongoing diplomacy challenges. The return of a controversial statue of Trump and Epstein adds another layer to the political landscape.

The President admits his budget chief's mission is cutting politically blue priorities, with announcements of program cuts and job cuts coming as soon as tomorrow. Plus, House Speaker Mike Johnson's surprising answer when Democratic congresswoman Madeleine Dean calls the president unwell, and unhinged. Rep. Dean speaks to John Berman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shutdown hardball, neither side budging on what divides them. The White House raising the stakes with blue state spending cuts and federal layoffs now billed as imminent. Plus, new reporting on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's new plan to strap top officials to lie detectors to crack down on leaks. We'll have the details, now that they've leaked. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A government shutdown is now all but certain and the President says a lot of good can come of it. Plus, what President Trump said to the country's top military commanders about (among other things) their role in what he called "a war from within." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With just hours until the government shuts down, the ones who could stop it, didn't. Instead, they're starting to point fingers.  Tonight, John Berman speaks to House Minority leader Hakeem Jeffries. Plus, all missing individuals have been accounted for, police said Monday, a day after a gunman drove a truck into a Michigan Latter-day Saints chapel, opened fire, and set a fire that destroyed the building. CNN's Leigh Waldman has the latest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As new video of James Comey surfaces, and new details surrounding his indictment emerge, the President is asked, who's next? His answer and more with bestselling New York Times Trump biographer Maggie Haberman. Plus, tense moments in a New York City courthouse, caught on tape.  An ICE officer seen shoving a mother into a wall and then pushing her to the floor, all in front of her young children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The former director of the FBI has been indicted by the Department of Justice, whose leader, Attorney General Pam Bondi, was just days ago publicly urged by the President to indict James Comey. Comey said in a defiant video response that his “heart is broken for the Department of Justice” and wants to see this go to trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices