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Police report that a gunman took his own life after killing three students on Michigan State University campus. Plus, the Pentagon says the latest object shot down over Canada was a “small, metallic balloon”. With few answers from the White House so far about the recent MFOs over US airspace, National Security Council Coordinator John Kirby joins to explain. And, Governor DeSantis wages war with the “woke” agenda for votes, costing Florida taxpayers millions in court battles.Also this morning: President Biden fires the Trump-appointed Architect of the Capitol over ethics allegations in a rare case of bipartisan agreement, Mike Pence is to fight his subpoena in the Trump 2020 election denial probe, Republican Nikki Haley officially launches her 2024 presidential campaign, Elon Musk admits blocking Ukraine's Troops from using his SpaceX Starlink Satellites, and the Labor Department issues the Consumer Price Index Report.Hosted by Don Lemon, Poppy Harlow and Kaitlan Collins.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

American fighter jets shoot down four-high altitude objects over North America in just days, raising more questions about why so many objects are being spotted now. Plus, more than 160 hours later, survivors of the Turkey-Syria earthquake are still being found under the rubble as the death toll surpasses 36,000. And, the Kansas City Chiefs defeat the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII.Also this morning: The US warns Americans to leave Russia immediately as tensions rise over its invasion of Ukraine, Kevin McCarthy leans on ‘5 families’ as the House GOP plots debt-limit tactics, What Super Bowl commercials tell us about the economy, thousands protest outside the Israeli Parliament against judicial reforms, and the price of love: Valentine’s Day spending is expected to hit $28 billion.Hosted by Don Lemon and Kaitlan Collins.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The special counsel overseeing Trump’s role in the insurrection subpoenas Mike Pence. Will he invoke executive privilege? Plus, Republican Senator Rick Scott defends a plan that would “sunset” Medicare and social security. CNN host Jake Tapper responds to Sen. Scott citing his words in his argument. And, hope dims for finding survivors of the devastating Turkey-Syria earthquake as the death toll nears 22,000.  Also this morning: The US says China’s shot-down spy balloon was capable of intercepting secret communications, Brazil’s president visits Biden today in an effort to renew ties, actress and singer Sheryl Lee Ralph joins to talk about singing the black national anthem at the Super Bowl, and the Great Salt Lake in Utah will disappear in 5-years without rescue.Hosted by Don Lemon, Poppy Harlow and Kaitlan Collins.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A newly reported timeline reveals what US intelligence knew before the Chinese spy balloon entered US airspace last week. Plus, Trump’s ex-attorney says the Stormy Daniels ‘hush money’ case is about to “take off”. And, Sen. John Fetterman suffered a stroke on the campaign trail. Now he’s back in hospital for observation after feeling light-headed.Also this Morning: the death toll exceeds 17,000 following the devastating Turkey-Syria earthquake, Disney is to lay off 7,000 workers in a $5.5 billion cost cutting move, the New York Times reports that New York City is buying bus tickets for migrants seeking asylum in Canada, and ex-twitter executives deny the FBI played a role in their Hunter Biden laptop decision.Hosted by Don Lemon, Poppy Harlow and Kaitlan Collins.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Biden sets the stage for his likely 2024 bid in his State of the Union speech, sparring with the GOP on immigration, Medicare and social security cuts. Plus, the prosecutor who probed Trump for financial crimes in 2020 blasts the Manhattan D.A.’s decision not to charge the former president. And, controversial podcast host Joe Rogan is accused of anti-Semitism while defending Rep. Omar.Also this morning: Biden unveils a new immigration policy amid the border crisis, more than 11,000 people are dead as the toll rises following the devastating Turkey-Syria earthquake, President Zelensky makes his first visit to the UK since Russia’s invasion, Rep. Santos' constituents call on him to resign, and Lebron James Breaks the NBA’s all-time scoring record.Hosted by Don Lemon, Poppy Harlow and Kaitlan Collins.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More that 5,000 people are dead, and are thousands injured, after the earthquake that hit regions across Turkey and Syria yesterday. CNN reports live from the disaster area as the race to find survivors intensifies. Plus, Biden is to test run his re-election message before a divided Congress in his prime time State of the Union address. And, US Intelligence reports the details of the spy balloon incidents that occurred during Trump’s Presidency.Also this morning: A Neo-Nazi leader and a Maryland woman are charged in a plot to “Destroy” Baltimore, scrutiny grows over the treasurer of Rep. George Santos’ campaigns, a 9-year-old graduates high school and says he wants to be an astrophysicist, and HBO’s “Last of Us” prompts fears over a zombie fungus.Hosted by Don Lemon, Poppy Harlow and Kaitlan Collins.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Up to 10,000 people are feared dead after an earthquake devastates Turkey and Syria. Plus, the US recovers China’s ‘spy balloon’ debris amid a worsening diplomatic crisis. And, the Bank of America’s CEO joins to talk about recession fears, and the possibility of Congress leading the US to a default.Also this morning: CNN gets access to a NATO exercise mimicking a war with Russia, thousands of people are ordered to evacuate after a train loaded with hazardous materials derails in Ohio, a Fedex plane almost hits a Southwest Airlines flight in another near-miss, and Beyoncé makes history with the most Grammy wins of all time.Hosted by Don Lemon, Poppy Harlow and Kaitlan Collins.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Chinese spy balloon the size of three buses has been seen hovering over US air space. CNN This Morning reports on what the Pentagon plans to do now. Plus, Democrats accuse the GOP of targeting women of color after the House votes to remove Rep. Omar from the Foreign Affairs Committee. And, forecasters warn the Northeast could see a once in a generation deep freeze with wind chills plunging to 50 degrees below zero in New England.Also this morning: What happens to Americans if Congress leads the US to a default, how a crowded GOP primary could benefit Trump in 2024, schools cancel classes in a nationwide teacher shortage, Alex Murdaugh’s finances are under scrutiny as an alleged motive in his double murder trial, and a preview of CNN’s film ‘American Pain’ about the opioid crisis, which airs on Sunday at 9pm ET.Hosted by Poppy Harlow and Kaitlan Collins.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The President's son Hunter Biden demands state and federal investigations into those who accessed data from his personal laptop, in an aggressive new legal strategy. Plus, the GOP gears up to kick Rep. Ilhan Omar from the powerful House Foreign Affairs Committee - but do they have enough votes? And, the College Board denies stripping down its African-American studies course due to a new Florida law.Also this morning: The Ohio Education Department is investigating a “Nazi” homeschooling network, a video casts doubt on Alec Murdaugh’s alibi at his double murder trial, a high school coach has been fired after posing as a player, the City of Kherson in Southern Ukraine has been liberated but is still under Russian fire, and a rare, green-glowing comet passes the Earth for the first time since the stone age.Hosted by Don Lemon, Poppy Harlow and Kaitlan Collins.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley changes her mind about challenging Donald Trump in a 2024 presidential run. Plus, Tyre Nichols' life will be celebrated in Memphis as the City prepares for his funeral and as his family demand justice. That, as CNN obtains a police report, which differs from the scenes on the Tyre Nichols beating video. And, Ukraine predicts a “Maximum escalation” in its war with Russia in the coming weeks.Also tonight: Israel’s Netanyahu doesn’t deny drone attacks in Iran, Trump pleads the Fifth more than 400 times in a deposition with the New York District Attorney, Rep. George Santos says he didn't fake his way to Congress despite a long list of lies, and researchers link ultra-processed foods to cancer.Hosted by Don Lemon, Poppy Harlow and Kaitlan Collins.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices