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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

The brother of Tyre Nichols speaks out on the removal of three fire dept. personnel and two further police officers, for their responses to his brother’s deadly encounter with Memphis police. Plus, New York prosecutors revive Trump’s Stormy Daniels ‘Hush money” case by sending it to to grand jury. And, Priscilla Presley contests the validity of her daughter’s will following concern over an unwitnessed 2016 amendment.Also this morning: Maryland lawmakers consider a 4-day work week pilot program, experts are rethinking the “Run, hide, fight” mass shooting guidance, scientist say AI models show Earth could exceed its 1.5 degree warming limit by 2035, and protests happen across France over the plan to raise its retirement 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

The Memphis Police Department’s “Scorpion Unit” is disbanded after the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols, amid question about why the police’s original account of the deadly encounter differs from the released video footage. Plus, an American journalist at the center of an alleged Iranian assassination plot joins to respond to the threat against her, as the DOJ makes arrests. And, CNN goes inside NASA’s secret process to select its first Moon mission crew in 50 years.Also this morning: A US General predicts a possible war between China and the US in 2025, Biden and McCarthy are to meet about the debt ceiling this week as the clock ticks, and two black quarterbacks are to start the Super Bowl for the first time ever, as the Eagles and the Chiefs face-off.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

Five fired Memphis police officers have been charged with murder in the death of Tyre Nichols. Don Lemon is live in Memphis ahead of the body camera video of Tyre’s beating being released later today. He speaks with the chief of police, the district attorney who brought the charges against the officers, and Tyre's mother and stepfather.Also this morning: Biden calls for peaceful protests ahead of the Memphis beating video, how federal prosecutors considered charging Trump in the Stormy Daniels case, a former boyfriend of Rep. George Santos speaks out: “He should not be in Congress”, and the latest in Alex Murdaugh's double murder trial.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 Memphis Chief of Police calls the beating of Tyre Nichols by her officers, a “Failing of basic humanity”. Host Don Lemon reports live from a City on edge as it awaits video footage of Tyre’s arrest to be made public. Plus, Meta is to restore Trump’s Facebook and Instagram accounts after a ban. And, scrutiny grows over the mystery loans that funded Rep. George Santos’ election campaign.Also this morning: the National Archives may ask ex-presidents and VPs to check for any classified documents, Florida teachers are forced to remove books to avoid felony charges, a school is accused of ignoring warnings that a 6-year old had gun, a Government probe into the Southwest Airlines meltdown begins, does the West still fear Putin, and should Americans plan for uncertainty over social security?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

The FBI is investigating how a dozen classified documents have ended up at Mike Pence's Indiana home. CNN Senior Legal Affairs Correspondent Paul Reid reports on the former Vice President's explanation. Plus, Tensions are high in Memphis as residents await the release of a body camera video showing police beating Tyre Nichols. And, the DOJ sues Google in a lawsuit that alleges the company is an advertising monopoly.Also this morning: The Fulton County district attorney says “decisions are imminent” on Trump’s coup effort in Georgia, a technical glitch sparks a trading halt for dozens of stocks, lawmakers accuse Ticketmaster of being a monopoly, George Santos claims he survived an assassination attempt, and Walmart raises its minimum wage to $14 in an effort to recruit workers.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

California is reeling following its third mass shooting in three days, after a gunman kills at least seven in two attacks in the Half Moon Bay area. Plus, a former FBI counterintelligence chief is arrested for allegedly trying to help get a Russian Oligarch off the US sanctions list. And, the Georgia Grand Jury investigating Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election has written its final report - but will the public be allowed to see it?Also this morning: more Oath Keepers are convicted of seditious conspiracy, Governor DeSantis defends blocking an African-American studies course from being taught in Florida schools, and the court hearing on Ticketmaster’s debacle over Taylor Swift tickets.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

The FBI searched President Biden's private home over the weekend, finding more classified documents inside. Could more searches be on the way? Plus, Don Lemon reports live from the scene of the latest deadly mass shooting after 10 people are killed in Monterey Park, California. And, Graceland bids a final farewell to Lisa Marie Presley.Also this morning: Biden targets the “devastating” US Fentanyl drug epidemic, the failed GOP candidate accused of plotting to shoot New Mexico Democrats appears in court, and George Santos’ lies puts the spotlight on the powerful Republicans who backed him.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 breaks his silence on how he believes he has handled the classified documents found in his home and office. Plus, Alec Baldwin has been charged in the fatal shooting on the “Rust” movie set. The panel discusses if prosecutors went too far with the charges. And, tributes pour in after news spreads of legendary singer songwriter David Crosby’s death yesterday, following a long illness.Is Russia getting ready to launch an all-out attack? Ukraine braces for a potential spring offensive. Also this morning: investigators are unable to find source of the Roe v. Wade opinion leak, the alleged plot to replace Mike Pence when he was Vice President, Netflix’s CEO steps down after a turbulent year, and Trump attorneys must pay $1M over a bogus Clinton lawsuit.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

Gruesome Google searches allegedly made by murder suspect Brian Walshe after his wife went missing have been revealed by prosecutors, including “10 ways to dispose of a dead body if you really need to”. Plus, emergency measures are to begin as the US hits its $1.34 trillion debt limit. And, immigration records contradict Republican Rep. George Santos’ claim that his mother was in the World Trade Center on 9/11.Also this morning: Washington’s little secret – the “spillage” of classified information is common; two veterans allege George Santos took $3000 meant for a dying dogs care; Microsoft lays off 10,000 workers; President Zelensky declares Ukraine will take back Crimea from Russia; New Zealand’s Jacinda Arden is to step down as Prime Minister, and protests begin in France over plans to raise the country’s retirement age.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