Anderson Cooper 360

President Trump warns of severe consequences for Russia if Putin doesn't end the war in Ukraine, raising tensions ahead of their summit. The podcast also features insights from the 'Godfather of AI' about the existential risks of artificial intelligence, proposing that AI should be programmed with motherly instincts for safety. Meanwhile, discussions around the complexities of a possible clemency deal reveal the intricate nature of political maneuverings. Lastly, the innovative hair restoration treatment PP405 offers hope in the field of medical breakthroughs.

The White House lays out plans for getting involved in what's on display at the Smithsonian museums, with an eye toward enforcing its view of American history. Plus, with troops arriving tonight for police duty in Washington D.C., my conversation with Maryland’s Governor  Wes Moore, home to Baltimore, where the President is also talking about taking over law enforcement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Citing a crime emergency, President Trump says he's taking over the DC police, sending in the National Guard and is ready to do the same in other big cities. Overall crime numbers in DC are lower this year than in 2024. Plus, one of the most well-known Palestinian journalists, Anas Al-Sharif, is dead after being targeted in an Israeli strike. Four of his colleagues were also killed.  Clarissa Ward has details on the attack and the widespread condemnation that Israel is now facing.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shots fired in Atlanta, and police believe the gunman was targeting the Centers for Disease Control.  A police officer was killed during the incident on the campus of Emory University in Atlanta, authorities said tonight. Plus, the President names a date and place for his summit with Putin.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After weeks of tough talk, and a day before new sanctions are supposed to hit, President Trump eases up on Vladimir Putin. The question is why? Plus, he's now a Justice Department official, but on January 6th he was one of the mob at the Capitol. And video has surfaced of him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The President calls the Epstein story a hoax, and “bullsh*t” and the Vice President says a dinner meeting on the subject is not happening. Plus, all we're learning about the Army sergeant accused of opening fire and wounding fellow troops today at Fort Stewart in Georgia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The talks were taped. What Ghislaine Maxwell told a top Trump administration lawyer in her quest for clemency, and the possibility that they could be made public. Plus, the report is in on what doomed the OceanGate Titan sub on its trip to the Titanic wreckage. CNN's Jason Carroll has the details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott orders arrest warrants for missing Democratic lawmakers, in a redistricting fight that could undermine who controls half of Congress next year. Plus, the Trump DOJ  launches a grand jury criminal probe of the Obama administration's handling of 2016 Russian election interference. This less than two weeks after the current President accused the former President of treason and said "it's time to go after people."  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump deals with unwelcome facts on the economy by firing the official in charge of gathering the facts. The markets are not fooled and we're keeping him honest. Plus, Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein's accomplice in sex trafficking minors as young as 14 years old, is transferred to one of the cushiest spots in the federal prison system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The family of an Epstein accuser demands clarity on President Trump's controversial remarks about Jeffrey Epstein. Delving into Trump's complex relationship with Epstein, the discussion unpacks contradictions and potential political fallout. Meanwhile, Texas flood survivors voice their frustrations over emergency management failures, highlighting the need for change. The podcast also examines the distressing allegations against Tesla regarding unpaid contractors, alongside a chilling account of severe turbulence during a flight that left passengers fearing for their lives.