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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed members of Congress after meeting with President Biden at the White House. In his first visit outside of his country since Russia invaded in February, Zelensky called for continued financial support from the U.S., telling Congress: “You money is not charity. It is an investment in the global security and democracy that we handle in the most responsible way." Former Secretary of State and 2016 Democratic Presidential Candidate Hillary Clinton joins AC360 to react to Zelensky’s message. Plus, Olena Gnes recently relocated to the United States from her home in Kyiv, Ukraine, where she had been sheltering in a basement for the majority of the war. She tells Anderson Cooper why she was “very proud” of her President’s speech.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Joe Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky are planning to meet at the White House Wednesday, according to two sources familiar with the planning underway. The visit would mark his first outside Ukraine since the Russian invasion began in February. Plans are still being finalized but Zelensky’s trip to Washington, DC could also include an address to Congress while the Biden administration is trying to send Ukraine a new defense assistance package that will include Patriot missile systems. Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego serves on the House Armed Services Committee and recently led a bipartisan Congressional delegation to Kyiv. He joins AC360 to discuss how significant this visit is for Zelensky. Plus, sources tell CNN that former President Trump’s White House ethics lawyer, Stefan Passantino, told Cassidy Hutchinson to give misleading testimony to the House Select Committee investigating the January 6 attack on the Capitol. Olivia Troye is a former homeland security adviser to Vice President Mike Pence. She tells AC360 if she’s surprised by this allegation against someone in the former President’s orbit.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The House Select Committee investigating the January 6 attack on the Capitol referred former President Trump to the Department of Justice on four criminal charges including insurrection and obstruction. The panel will release their full report on Wednesday, marking the end of its expansive probe into the deadly riot. Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin is a member of the committee. He tells AC360 why he thinks it was important to make the criminal referrals today. Plus, Sarah Matthews, former Deputy White House Press Secretary for Trump, joins AC360 to discuss how the former President and his allies are reacting to these referrals and the ongoing criminal investigations by the DOJ.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A source tells CNN the House Select Committee investigating the January 6 attack on the Capitol is considering recommending the Department of Justice pursue at least three criminal charges against former President Trump. The criminal charges being considered are obstruction of an official proceeding, conspiracy to defraud the federal government, and insurrection. Elliot Williams is a former federal prosecutor and former deputy assistant attorney general. He tells Anderson Cooper whether he thinks a criminal referral helps or hurts the DOJ. Plus, former Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson joins AC360 to discuss the influx of migrants at the Texas-Mexico border and how the problem can be fixed.  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Texas federal judge says President Biden can’t end the Trump-era “Remain in Mexico” immigration policy, which sends certain non-Mexican citizens who entered the U.S. back to Mexico instead of detaining them or releasing into the United States while their immigration proceedings play out. Elie Honig is a CNN Senior Legal Analyst and a former assistant U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York. He joins AC360 to explain the legal implications of this ruling. Plus, CNN Special Correspondent Jamie Gangel sits down for an exclusive interview with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to talk about their friendship and Pelosi’s plans after she leaves her leadership position. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s been ten years since a gunman entered Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut and murdered 26 students and staff. Four survivors are now young adults trying to lead lives forever scarred by the tragedy. Audrey Nichols, Saahil Ray and Cyrena Arokium were in second grade and Jordan Gomes was in fourth grade. They tell Anderson Cooper about what they remember about that day and how they’re trying to take action against gun violence. Plus, at least three people are dead and several are injured after a tornado ripped through the New Orleans area. Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser joins AC360 to give an update on what he’s hearing from officials across the state.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The chairman of the House Select Committee investigating the January 6 attack on the Capitol announced they’ll hold their final public hearing Monday followed by releasing their full report on December 21. CNN Political Correspondent Sara Murray tells Anderson Cooper what people can expect to hear from committee members and if they’re expected to make any criminal referrals. Plus, filmmaker Alexandra Pelosi joins AC360 to discuss her new documentary “Pelosi in the House,” the January 6 insurrection and the legacy of her mother, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CNN is learning from that Uvalde County Sheriff Ruben Nolasco doesn’t appear to have completed an active shooting training course. Sheriff Nolasco was one the senior law enforcement officials on the scene of the Robb Elementary School shooting where 19 students and two teachers were murdered. Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe tells Anderson Cooper it’s “simply law enforcement malpractice” to not have an active shooter response policy in place. Plus, Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs Roger Carstens joins AC360 to discuss how it felt being able to get WNBA star Brittney Griner home after helping negotiate the prison swap.  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WNBA star Brittney Griner is back in the U.S. at a Texas Army medical center for routine evaluation after spending almost ten months imprisoned in Russia. Griner was involved in a prison swap for convicted arms dealer Viktor Bout. Bill Richardson is a former UN Ambassador and New Mexico governor whose Richardson Center helped secure Griner’s release. He tells Anderson Cooper he commends the Biden administration for getting the basketball star home. Plus, Arizona Sen. Kirsten Simena is leaving the Democratic party and registering as an Independent. CNN Senior Political Commentator David Axelrod joins AC360 to discuss if he thinks this will have any impact on the Democrat’s slim majority in the Senate.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WNBA star is heading home after she was released from Russian detention in a prisoner swap for convicted arms dealer Viktor Bout. Griner has been in a Russian jail for nearly ten months. Her wife, Cherelle Griner, thanked President Biden and said the “most important emotion” she has right now is “just sincere gratitude.” John Kirby is the White House National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications. He tells Anderson Cooper how the deal came together to get Griner home. Plus, CNN Royal Correspondent Max Foster gives AC360 a look at the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s new Netflix series and how the British royal family is reacting.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices