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Oct 1, 2021 • 40min

Pelosi Gambling On Biden Agenda, Plans To Move Foward With Infrastructure vote;

Pelosi gambling on Biden agenda, plan to move forward with infrastructure vote tonight as progressives threaten to tank it; Soon Biden to sign bill averting government shutdown after congress passed it just hours ahead on deadline; House majority leader: Infrastructure vote still on for tonight, won't take place until after 9pm; Key democrat Sen Manchin firm on 1.5 trillion as top price tag for Biden's 3.5 trillion economic agenda;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Sep 30, 2021 • 40min

Gen. Milley Again Contradicts Biden, Talks Of Trumps Final Days

Gen. Milley contradicts President Joe Biden again and speaks about former President Donald Trump's final days. Milley was not consulted when Trump initially ordered a total troop withdrawal from Afghanistan by mid-January 2021. Top generals again contradict Biden in testimony and say that they wanted 2,500 troops to stay in Afghanistan.  Judge suspends Britney Spears' father as her conservator and appoints an accountant to temporarily oversee her estate,  Pelosi and Schumer rush to the White House to meet with Biden as Democrat divisions deepen ahead of a critical vote on Biden's agenda. Pelosi and Schumer scrapped a planned phone call with Biden and opted for a face-to-face talk at the White House instead.  Sen. Joe Manchin rejected Pelosi's call for a deal on the economic package ahead of the key vote on Thursday. Manchin says that he will not budge before Thursday's vote and won't support "trillions in spending or an all or nothing approach."  The House votes to extend the debt ceiling until December. The bill is expected to fail in the Senate.  Top United States military leaders are questioned on Capitol Hill for a second day about the chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Sep 29, 2021 • 40min

U.S. Military Leaders Testify On Afghanistan, Contradict Biden

Senators grill top United States military leaders on chaotic Afghanistan exit and the military leaders contradict President Joe Biden. They say that they thought 2,500 troops should stay in Afghanistan. Military leaders acknowledge missteps in Afghanistan exit.  Centcom chief warns War on Terror isn't over.  A top United States general defends China and calls in former President Donald Trump's final days. He says he personally informed senior officials of call to China. Gen. Milley says that that the United States evacuation from Afghanistan was "a logistical success, but a strategic failure." Milley says he wouldn't resign because his advice was not followed. The Pentagon chief says that he "didn't plan for Afghanistan [to] collapse in 11 days." Milley says he is "not qualified" to determine Trump's mental health.  Wolf Blitzer has a one-on-one with former National Security Adviser John Bolton. Bolton on Trump's "peace deal" with the Taliban.  Divided democrats are heading for a showdown over the Biden agenda. Biden tries to salvage endangered agenda.  Former President Barack Obama breaks ground on his presidential center. Biden scraps Chicago travel plans as his legislative agenda hangs in the balance.  Pfizer submits data to FDA on vaccine for young children. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Sep 25, 2021 • 44min

Millions now eligible for boosters amid new confusion

Four Trump loyalists hit with first subpoenas for witness testimony by January 6 committee, CDC director backs boosters for at-risk, frontline workers after vaccine advisers recommend against it, Biden says democrats are at a "stalemate" as his economic agenda hangs in the balanceTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Sep 24, 2021 • 44min

Biden Admin Ramps Up Haitian Deportations Amid Backlash

The Biden Administration ramps up Haitian migrants deportation flights amid backlash. According to the Department of Homeland Security, 12 flights have returned 1,400 migrants to Haiti. CNN gets the Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and Haitian Ambassadors reaction to the United States migrant policy. The Department of Homeland Security has temporarily suspended the use of horse patrol in Del Rio after outrage sparked over the aggressive confrontation with Haitian migrants. The Unites States special envoy to Haiti resigns, citing the "inhumane" decision to deport thousands of Haitian migrants from the United States border. Haitian ambassador tells President Joe Biden to "look at Haiti differently."  CNN is on the scene of the makeshift migrant camp at the border. Democrats tout a new "framework" to pay for the Biden agenda, but it lacks details amid infighting over the Biden agenda. Nancy Pelosi says it's "not about the price tag" but it's about what's in the bill. Pelosi is "not saying" that the $3.5 trillion spending bill will be finished by Monday. Rep. Gottheimer says he's "optimistic we'll get there by Monday" on key Biden agenda bills.  The CDC advisers are now endorsing booster shots for the elderly and many others at high risk. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Sep 23, 2021 • 40min

Pelosi, Schumer Report “Good Progress” in Their Talks with Biden

Now: Biden meets with progressives, capping day of talks with warring Dems at critical moment for his agenda. Biden administration scrambling to contain fallout amid bipartisan criticism. DHS releases some Haitian migrants into U.S. as crisis deepens. Trump sues niece, NYT for $100 million over disclosure of tax documents as he faces a barrage of other legal battles. CDC advisers will wait for FDA decision before further discussion about boosters. Dive team searches at Florida nature preserve as manhunt for Gabby Petite’s fiancé intensifies. George W. Bush to hold fundraiser for Liz Cheney as he ramps up his public opposition to Trump.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Sep 22, 2021 • 44min

Progressive Democrats Threaten to Tank Biden's Agenda

Progressive democrats dig in and threaten to tank President Joe Biden's agenda. Rep. Jayapal says she told Nancy Pelosi that progressives haven't changed their view and will vote "no" on Biden's infrastructure bill. The key house vote is a make-or-break moment for Biden's agenda, is happening soon. The house vote on the bill is to avert the government shutdown and to suspend debt limit as democrats set up showdown with the GOP. BIden's domestic agenda is in jeopardy as he seeks to bolster his global agenda at the U.N. Biden promises the U.N. a new era of "relentless diplomacy" amid diplomatic rift with France. France accuses the United States of "breach of trust." The French ambassador speaks with CNN about the tensions with the United States over submarine deal. According to the French ambassador, the U.S-UK-Australia submarine deal is a "stab in the back."  The Department of Homeland Security was "horrified" by the video of border patrol agents on horseback chasing and confronting migrants.  Former President Donald Trump team's plan for Former Vice President Mike Pence to overturn election has been revealed. CNN shows new proof that Trump tried to orchestrate a coup.  The coroner's office confirms Gabby Petito's remains and rules her death a homicide. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Sep 21, 2021 • 40min

Covid Death Toll in U.S. Surpasses 1918 Flu Pandemic

Pfizer: lower dose of Covid vaccine safe and effective for children ages 5-11. Woodward book: Trump team was unable to convince his closest Senate allies to vote against certifying 2020 election. Trump accuses top U.S. general of “treason” for trying to reassure China amid former president’s erratic behavior. Now: Biden in NYC for critical U.N. meeting amid foreign policy turmoil, threats to domestic agenda. Dems staring down deadlines to avert a Government shutdown and act on debt limit amid divisions over Biden agenda. FBI: search of Brian Laundrie family home has concluded. Member of CIA chief’s team reported mysterious Havana syndrome symptoms on recent trip to India. Anderson Cooper on his new book about the Vanderbilts.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Sep 18, 2021 • 40min

FDA Advisers Vote To Recommend COVID Boosters For People 65+

FDA adviser vote to recommend COVID boosters for people 65+; and high risk individuals, reject for general public; Setback for White house as FDA panel rejects booster for all; Pentagon admits Kabul strike killed 10 civilians, not terrorist; Heavy security in DC ahead of pro-insurrectonist rally; Department of Defense: Kabul strike killing 3 adults, 7 children "A tragic mistake"To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Sep 17, 2021 • 39min

New DHS Warning Of Potential Violence At Upcoming Rally

The Department of Homeland Security warns of potential violence at an upcoming pro-January 6 rally in DC on Saturday. Former President Donald Trump says "hearts and minds" are with "persecuted" January 6 rioters ahead of the far-right rally at the Capitol. The National Guard has recruited additional people to help secure the United States Capitol building. The DC-area airports are also adding TSA agents ahead of the September 18 rally. Fencing around the Capitol building is back up as security has been tightened ahead of the rally.  Republican lawmakers are trying to distance themselves from the far-right rally, but the GOP leadership hasn't condemned the rally as of yet. The January 6 committee is seeking records on General Milley's reported actions surrounding Jan 6. America's top general denies wrongdoing amid calls for his resignation over reported moves to protect the United States from Trump. The committee says they will "carefully evaluate" the facts.  There has been booster confusion hours before the FDA vaccine advisers meet.  Murdaugh lawyer says Murdaugh "has fallen from grace" as Murdaugh's bail is set at $20,000. The South Carolina lawyer admits to arranging his own murder for an insurance payout as the killing of his wife and son remains unsolved. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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