Laura Coates Live

More locations connected to Biden could be searched after a total of 20 classified documents have now been found - and the President isn’t happy about how his administration is handling the scandal. Republican Rep. George Santos claims he underwent a double knee replacement after playing volleyball on a scholarship for a school he never attended. The panel discuss why most Republicans are shying away from calling for his resignation.Ben Jealous a former president of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. He joins to talk about Biden’s renewed push for voting rights on MLK day, and how to end racism. Also tonight: inside the NFL’s “Emergency action plan” that saved Damar Hamlin’s life, why the political importance of black voters is the clearest in Georgia, and a Mafia boss and Italy’s most wanted man is arrested in Sicily after 30 years on the run.Hosted by Laura Coates.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The panel discusses the special counsel investigations into Biden and Trump's handling of classified documents: where both cases are, and the differences between them. Plus, the political controversies surrounding both Rep. George Santos, and gas stoves, make their way into legislation. And, there’s new details in the Ana Walshe disappearance, as a police report she filed in 2014 claims Brian Walshe threatened to kill her.A judge orders the unsealing of Donald Trump’s deposition in defamation case brought against him by former magazine columnist Jean E. Carroll, five Proud Boys members are on trial for seditious conspiracy, Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva is cleared by the Russian anti-doping agency, Dallas police investigate a leopard getting out of it’s zoo enclosure after they found an intentional cut in a fence, and the Friday the 13th Mega Millions jackpot hits $1.35 billion.Hosted by Laura Coates.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lisa Marie Presley, only daughter of Elvis and Priscilla Presley died after suffering an apparent cardiac arrest after appearing at the Golden Globes Tuesday night. Mother Priscilla wrote in a statement, “it is with a heavy heart that I must share the devastating news that my beautiful daughter Lisa Marie has left us. She was the most passionate strong and loving woman I have ever known.”. Plus, Attorney General Merrick Garland appoints a special counsel to take over Biden classified documents investigation. And, embattled New York Republican George Santos continues to insist he will not resign even as pressure grows from the GOP itself. Also tonight: Idaho university stabbing suspect Bryan Kohberger, 28, appears in court for the second time to waive his right to a speedy probabal cause hearing, severe storms sweeping through Alabama and Georgia spawning two dozen tornados with 6 dead so far, opening statements in the trial of five members of the Proud Boys in the January 6th insurrection, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, new Governer of Arkansas, enacts 8 executive orders including a ban on teaching critical race theory at schools, the wife of jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Davalny alleges he is sick and being denied treatment. Hosted by Laura CoatesTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

George Santos is being called to resign by two state Republican party lawmakers over lies the congressman has made, we speak to Republican State Senator Jack Martins and State Assemblyman Ed Ra on the matter. Plus, President Joe Bidens legal team have found another batch of classified documents in another of his private offices in Washington DC, we ask what this means for the President and the DOJ going forward. And, Matt Schlapp the chairman of the American Conservative Union has been accused of sexual assault by a GOP strategist. Also tonight: New details about the massive flight disruptions and what caused the FAA to issue its 90 minute nationwide ground stop of flights, Prince Harry’s new book is flying of the shelves selling 1.4 million copies on its first day, gas stoves become a political flashpoint after consumer product safety commissioner Richard Trumka Jr. tells Bloomberg gas stoves are a “hidden hazard”, Buffalo Bills Player Damar Hamlin safely home after 10 days in 2 hospitals, the Supreme Court allows a New York State gun law allowing restrictions on concealed weapons while a legal challenge plays out in the appeals court, and First lady Jill Biden is home after having 2 cancerous lesions removed.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 makes a statement on the classified documents found in his private office at Penn State University, which were handed over to the US Attorney’s office by his lawyers recently. Plus, the House of Representatives gets back to work after the brutal Speakership battle with a party line vote to establish a committee which Republicans say will investigate what they call the “weaponization of the Federal Government”. And, reporting from California as the deadly storms hit the state with relentless rains claiming the lives of 17 people so far. Also tonight: Questions arise in the Senate about George Santos and whether he should be entrusted with classified information, China’s government deny a COVID surge but picture evidence tells a different story, Seattle Public School district is suing the biggest names in social media, police in Massachusetts discover evidence they think is linked to the disappearance of mother of three Ana Walshe, Virginia police say the mother of a 6 year old boy could face charges after her son allegedly shot a teacher with a gun she bought and rap legend Dr. Dre in a legal spat with Marjorie Taylor Green over use of his beat on one of her Twitter videos. Hosted by Laura CoatesTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The US Attorney is reviewing classified documents from Biden’s time as Vice President discovered in one of his private offices. Sources tell CNN Biden was not aware the documents were there. Plus, rioters storm key Brazilian Government buildings over false stolen election claims, in echoes of the January 6 insurrection at the US Capitol. And, President Reagan’s daughter, author Patti Davis, joins to discuss Prince Harry’s media blitz ahead of his new book, and why she thinks not everything needs to be shared.Also tonight: The Georgia Grand Jury investigating Trump and the 2020 election aftermath completes its work, Speaker McCarthy calls George Santo’s lies an “Internal” issue, police say the gun allegedly used by a 6-year old in a Virginia school shooting was bought by the child’s mother, and Buffalo Bills star Damar Hamlin is out of hospital one-week after his cardiac arrest.Hosted by John Berman.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After four days of ballots, Kevin McCarthy is about to see whether his efforts to win over the last few hardliners with his concessions have paid off. But does he have the support to get him over the finish line? CNN Tonight brings you live coverage as the House reconvenes for its 14th vote on who will become Speaker. Hosted by Jake Tapper and Erin Burnett.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin McCarthy tells CNN “I’m not putting a timeline on it” as he fails to clinch votes for Speaker on the 11th ballot, with the House voting to adjourn until noon tomorrow, buying him more time to make a deal. Republican Rep-elect Ryan Zinke joins to discuss the progress being made behind the scenes. Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe joins to discuss the court documents released today that detail a surviving roommate's encounter with the alleged Idaho student killer, and the evidence that led to Bryan Kohberger’s arrest.Talk radio host Mike Broomhead joins to discuss how his listeners feel about the Capitol Hill chaos. Plus, hospitalized Buffalo Bills star Damar Hamlin is awake and has improved substantially, lawyers argue Rudy Giuliani did not “Literally” call for insurrection with his “Trial by combat” speech, and Trump is nominated for Speaker, getting one vote.Hosted by Laura Coates.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 adjourns again without electing a Speaker after Kevin McCarthy suffers six humiliating losses in his Speakership bid. The panel discusses what the chaos in the GOP means for democracy, and the if the deal McCarthy is now pushing to end the impasse will ultimately leave him with any real power or respect. The FDA is to allow certified pharmacies to dispense abortion pills to patients who have a prescription. But with the recent implementation of abortion restrictions in many states, will this move spark a legal backlash?Also tonight: The Bills’ Damar Hamlin is showing “improvement” but still remains in critical condition, and the Idaho student killings suspect arrives into the custody of Idaho County, ahead of the document that gave police probable cause being unsealed by a judge.Hosted by Laura Coates.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 a day of chaos on Capitol Hill, and a tough day for Kevin McCarthy. After three consecutive ballots in a session that lasted over five-hours, 20 Republicans revolted meaning they could not elect a Speaker of the House. Plus, CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr Sanjay Gupta joins to discuss the latest health update on Buffalo Bills star Damar Hamlin after his cardiac arrest during Monday night’s game. And, court documents obtained by CNN show Rep-elect George Santos admitted to using stolen checks in Brazil in 2008.Also tonight: the ‘Never Kevin’ camp is working on the phones in an effort to grow their opposition to McCarthy’s Speakership bid, and the Idaho student killings suspect waives extradition from Pennsylvania.Hosted by Laura Coates.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices