CNN Politics

America was shaken on Saturday as former president Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. It’s an event of historical significance that’s already re-shaping the presidential race. Kristen Holmes is here to explain how. She’s the CNN correspondent assigned to the Trump campaign, and Kristen and Audie met up on Monday at the CNN-POLITICO Grill on day one of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Not long before today's show began we learned that Florida Judge Aileen Cannon dismissed the classified documents case against former President Donald Trump. She ruled that special counsel Jack Smith's appointment was unconstitutional, making the entire prosecution invalid. Our senior justice reporter Katelyn Polantz kicks off our extensive coverage of this unexpected twist.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: At a crucial news conference last night, President Biden said a "stupid mistake" on a debate stage should not require him to leave the race. But four more Democrats in Congress have since come out to say he should. Plus: Donald Trump mocks the president's debate performance, but it's clear his campaign views Biden staying in the race as an in-kind donation to Trump's chances in reclaiming the White House. And: An up-close look at a group of Black voters who say they're not at all dismayed by his debate debacle.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: Another House Democrat is calling on the president to get out of the race hours before a news conference where Biden must prove he is up to the task. Plus: "The scandal of the century." That's how Republicans are framing the Biden campaign turmoil in a new ad. And: Donald Trump claims he knows nothing about Project 25. But we have new CNN reporting tying him to more than 200 people who crafted the controversial 900-page conservative plan.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: Democrats' fear and desperation about Joe Biden's candidacy is palpable, but only a few are willing to say it publicly. Meanwhile, the White House says there is "zero chance" Biden will drop out. Plus: George Clooney, a major Biden donor who was with the president three weeks ago, says Joe's not the man he once was, and the party will lose unless he drops out. And: Former Obama White House aides David Axelrod and Jon Favreau offer tell Dana that Joe Biden is "dangerously out of touch."  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: We're following two crucial meetings in the House and the Senate that could determine the fate and the future of Joe Biden's candidacy, as Democrats who want the president to drop out come face to face with those who support his aggressive push to stay on the ballot. Plus: Donald Trump admits his VP pick is not set in stone. Just days before the Republican convention you'll hear what he's saying about the Biden campaign's turmoil and how it could impact his choice. And: John King gives you the pulse of voters in the must-win swing state of Wisconsin.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: During a live interview on MSNBC, Joe Biden declares, "I am not going anywhere." It's a sentiment he echoed in a defiant letter to House Democrats. Plus: The Biden campaign crisis is forcing Team Trump to rethink their VP rollout plans. And: Our panel discusses the stunning election upset in France. What does it mean for the key US ally?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michigan and Wisconsin are Midwestern swing states with the power to make or break the election. They’re crucial bricks in the Democrats’ “Blue Wall” strategy, a wall that’s starting to crack. On this third installment of “All Over the Map,” John King and his team visit Milwaukee, site of next week’s Republican convention and home to a Black liberal base increasingly disaffected with a President and party they feel abandoned by. In Detroit, many, especially in the Arab-American community, are heartbroken and angry over President Biden’s response to the war in Gaza. Two voters, Eric and Ibrahim, give us their takes — and remind us why we’re traveling “all over the map”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: Defiant. The president resists growing calls to drop out, as focus shifts to Vice President Harris.Plus: With worried Democrats set to meet in the coming hours. Can Biden hold on? And: Riding high after wins in court, Trump stays out of view and gears up to pick a VP as he braces for Biden's next move.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On CNN’s State of the Union, Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy tells Dana Bash that President Biden “needs to do more” to show voters he’s up to the job and able to defeat Donald Trump. Then, potential Trump VP pick Sen. Marco Rubio joins Dana to discuss Trump’s imminent decision on who should be his running mate. Finally, Democratic Rep. Debbie Dingell, CNN Senior Political Commentator Scott Jennings, CNN Political Commentator Shermichael Singleton, and Democratic strategist Doug Thornell join Dana to break down the crisis embroiling President Biden’s re-election effort. The panel also discusses how much of an impact Trump’s VP pick will have on the race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices