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Jan 18, 2023 • 1h 24min

Murder warrant issued for Brian Walshe in the death of his wife

An arrest warrant was issued for Brian Walshe, charging him in the death of his wife, Ana Walshe. The mother of three has been missing since the new year. He has already pleaded not guilty to misleading investigators about his actions around the time his wife went missing. CNN Chief Law Enforcement and Intelligence Analyst John Miller tells Anderson Cooper why he thinks prosecutors are charging Walshe now, instead of last week when he was taken into custody for the other charge. Plus, Rep. George Santos, the New York Republican who has lied about his education, career, heritage and religion, has been placed on two low-level House committees, while facing mounting legal issues and calls to resign. Gregory Morey-Parker, a former friend and roommate of Santos, joins AC360 to discuss all the lies he says the now-Congressman told him back when they were close.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jan 17, 2023 • 43min

At least 68 killed in Nepal’s worst airplane crash in 30 years

At least 68 people were killed when an airplane went down in central Nepal. The crash was the country’s third-deadliest and worst in 30 years. CNN has obtained video from the last minutes inside the cabin before the plane went down as investigators are still searching for a cause. CNN Aviation Analyst Mary Schiavo is a former Inspector General for U.S. Department of Transportation. She joins AC360 to discuss if the video from inside the plane will be helpful in the investigation. Plus, the White House counsel’s office says there are no visitor logs that track who comes and goes from President Biden’s Wilmington, Delaware home. Republicans want all the information relating to the misplaced classified documents from Biden’s time as vice president be turned over. Rod Rosenstein is a former Deputy Attorney General during the Trump administration. He tells Anderson Cooper what key questions he would want answers to if he was investigating this case. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jan 14, 2023 • 1h 23min

Father of Idaho victim Maddie Mogen: She was smart, funny, beautiful and a great friend

The father of Maddie Mogen, one of the four University of Idaho students who were murdered last November, joins AC360 to remember his daughter who he says was “so bright and good with people.” Plus, Republican Rep. Brandon Williams of New York has called for Rep. George Santos to resign over the growing list of lies he’s told about his education, religion and past work experience. Williams tells Anderson Cooper what he thinks of House Speaker McCarthy’s response to Santos and his fabrications.  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jan 13, 2023 • 1h 24min

Attorney General Garland appoints special counsel in Biden documents investigation

Attorney General Merrick Garland appointed a special counsel to investigate the classified documents that were found at President Biden’s home and former private office from his time as vice president. A source tells CNN that the White House’s misleading statements created the impression that Biden’s team had something to hide and reinforced the need for a special counsel. Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe joins AC360 to discuss how closely the FBI works with a special counsel. Plus, CNN Chief Congressional Correspondent Manu Raju tracked Republican Rep. George Santos down to try and get him some answers about the lies he’s told about his education, his career, his religion and past work experience. He tells Anderson Cooper how Santos responded to his questions.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jan 12, 2023 • 1h 23min

Nassau County GOP calls for Rep. George Santos to resign

The chairman of the Nassau County Republican Party is calling for Rep. George Santos’  “immediate resignation” over the lies he’s told about his personal life and resume. The congressman represents New York’s 3rd Congressional District and says he “will not” step down. Santos is already under investigation by federal prosecutors in New York over his personal finances and two Democratic representatives filed a formal complaint with the House Ethics Committee requesting an investigation relating to his financial disclosure reports. Republican Bruce Blakeman is the Nassau County Executive. He tells Anderson Cooper why he thinks Santos should resign. Plus, court documents show that Brian Walshe, the husband of the missing Massachusetts mother Ana Walshe, was described as a “sociopath” and “physically violent” in a battle over his father’s will. The mother of three has been missing since around New Year’s and investigators have accused her husband of misleading the police about his actions around the time of her disappearance. Retired FBI Special Agent Mary Ellen O’Toole joins AC360 to discuss the description of Walshe.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jan 11, 2023 • 1h 23min

Attorney General Garland receives preliminary report on classified documents found in Biden’s private office

A law enforcement source tells CNN that Attorney General Merrick Garland has received the preliminary report on the ten classified documents that were found in President Biden’s private office. The government records dated back from Biden’s time as vice president. They include U.S. intelligence memos and briefing materials that covered topics including Ukraine, Iran and the United Kingdom, according to a source familiar with the matter. President Biden says he was “surprised” to learn about the documents that were found. Garland now faces the decision on how to proceed and whether or not to open a criminal investigation. Former Assistant U.S. Attorney Elie Honig joins AC360 to discuss what, if any, charges Biden could face if he truly didn’t know about the documents. Plus, investigators have been combing through trash at a Massachusetts transfer station for evidence in the disappearance of Ana Walshe, the mother of three who vanished under suspicious circumstances. CNN National Correspondent Jason Carroll tells Anderson Cooper what authorities have found.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jan 10, 2023 • 1h 31min

Prince Harry reveals details about family split and claims that his brother attacked him

Prince Harry sat down with Anderson Cooper ahead of the release of his new memoir, “Spare.” In this special edition of Anderson Cooper 360, the Duke of Sussex reveals what he thinks about his stepmother, the Queen Consort Camilla. He also claims his brother, Prince William, attacked him during an argument over Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, and talks about how he dealt with his mother’s death. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jan 7, 2023 • 1h 25min

McCarthy flips 15 previous GOP holdout votes

Republican Rep. Kevin McCarthy flipped 15 GOP holdout votes in his bid to be the next Speaker of the House. The California Republican says he’s confident even after losing 13 ballots over four days. Republican Rep. Dusty Johnson has voted for McCarthy all 13 times and tells Anderson Cooper how optimistic he is that McCarthy will get the votes. Plus, sources tell CNN the suspect in the murders of four University of Idaho students thoroughly cleaned his car and was seen wearing surgical gloves multiple times outside his family home in Pennsylvania. Bryan Kohberger is charged with four counts of first-degree murder and one count of burglary. Former FBI Special Agent and profiler Mary Ellen O’Toole joins AC360 to discuss if it’s unusual to have a suspect who appears to have no prior communication with the victims before committing the crime.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jan 6, 2023 • 1h 36min

Three Days. 11 Votes. No speaker.

The House adjourned after a third day of voting that included Republican Kevin McCarthy suffering an 11th defeat in the race for speaker. It is now the longest speaker contest in 164 years. Republican Rep. Victoria Spartz backed McCarthy in the first three votes, and switched to “present” in the last 8 rounds. She joins AC360 to discuss how she sees this playing out. Plus, CNN Chief Congressional Correspondent Manu Raju talked to McCarthy after the House adjourned for the night. He tells AC360 if the California Republican is still confident in his chances of being elected speaker.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jan 5, 2023 • 1h 42min

Six votes. Two days. No speaker.

After two days and six votes, there is still no speaker of the House. GOP leader Kevin McCarthy has suffered defeat in all the votes as the start of the 118th Congress remains on hold and new members wait to be sworn in. Republican Rep. Pete Sessions tells AC360 if there’s been any talk about Rep. Steve Scalise being nominated and possibly getting the magic number of 218 votes. Plus, former Republican Rep. Charlie Dent joins AC360 to discuss if he thinks McCarthy has any chance of becoming speaker.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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