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Anderson Cooper 360

Anderson Cooper brings you highlights from CNN’s premier nightly news program AC360.

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Nassau County GOP calls for Rep. George Santos to resign Jan 12, 2023

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The chairman of the Nassau County Republican Party is calling for Rep. George Santos’ “immediate resignation” over the lies he’s told about his personal life and resume. The congressman represents New York’s 3rd Congressional District and says he “will not” step down. Santos is already under investigation by federal prosecutors in New York over his personal finances and two Democratic representatives filed a formal complaint with the House Ethics Committee requesting an investigation relating to his financial disclosure reports. Republican Bruce Blakeman is the Nassau County Executive. He tells Anderson Cooper why he thinks Santos should resign.

Plus, court documents show that Brian Walshe, the husband of the missing Massachusetts mother Ana Walshe, was described as a “sociopath” and “physically violent” in a battle over his father’s will. The mother of three has been missing since around New Year’s and investigators have accused her husband of misleading the police about his actions around the time of her disappearance. Retired FBI Special Agent Mary Ellen O’Toole joins AC360 to discuss the description of Walshe.

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Attorney General Garland receives preliminary report on classified documents found in Biden’s private office Jan 11, 2023

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A law enforcement source tells CNN that Attorney General Merrick Garland has received the preliminary report on the ten classified documents that were found in President Biden’s private office. The government records dated back from Biden’s time as vice president. They include U.S. intelligence memos and briefing materials that covered topics including Ukraine, Iran and the United Kingdom, according to a source familiar with the matter. President Biden says he was “surprised” to learn about the documents that were found. Garland now faces the decision on how to proceed and whether or not to open a criminal investigation. Former Assistant U.S. Attorney Elie Honig joins AC360 to discuss what, if any, charges Biden could face if he truly didn’t know about the documents.

Plus, investigators have been combing through trash at a Massachusetts transfer station for evidence in the disappearance of Ana Walshe, the mother of three who vanished under suspicious circumstances. CNN National Correspondent Jason Carroll tells Anderson Cooper what authorities have found.

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Prince Harry reveals details about family split and claims that his brother attacked him Jan 10, 2023

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Prince Harry sat down with Anderson Cooper ahead of the release of his new memoir, “Spare.” In this special edition of Anderson Cooper 360, the Duke of Sussex reveals what he thinks about his stepmother, the Queen Consort Camilla. He also claims his brother, Prince William, attacked him during an argument over Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, and talks about how he dealt with his mother’s death.

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McCarthy flips 15 previous GOP holdout votes Jan 07, 2023

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Republican Rep. Kevin McCarthy flipped 15 GOP holdout votes in his bid to be the next Speaker of the House. The California Republican says he’s confident even after losing 13 ballots over four days. Republican Rep. Dusty Johnson has voted for McCarthy all 13 times and tells Anderson Cooper how optimistic he is that McCarthy will get the votes.

Plus, sources tell CNN the suspect in the murders of four University of Idaho students thoroughly cleaned his car and was seen wearing surgical gloves multiple times outside his family home in Pennsylvania. Bryan Kohberger is charged with four counts of first-degree murder and one count of burglary. Former FBI Special Agent and profiler Mary Ellen O’Toole joins AC360 to discuss if it’s unusual to have a suspect who appears to have no prior communication with the victims before committing the crime.

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Three Days. 11 Votes. No speaker. Jan 06, 2023

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The House adjourned after a third day of voting that included Republican Kevin McCarthy suffering an 11th defeat in the race for speaker. It is now the longest speaker contest in 164 years. Republican Rep. Victoria Spartz backed McCarthy in the first three votes, and switched to “present” in the last 8 rounds. She joins AC360 to discuss how she sees this playing out.

Plus, CNN Chief Congressional Correspondent Manu Raju talked to McCarthy after the House adjourned for the night. He tells AC360 if the California Republican is still confident in his chances of being elected speaker.

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Six votes. Two days. No speaker. Jan 05, 2023

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After two days and six votes, there is still no speaker of the House. GOP leader Kevin McCarthy has suffered defeat in all the votes as the start of the 118th Congress remains on hold and new members wait to be sworn in. Republican Rep. Pete Sessions tells AC360 if there’s been any talk about Rep. Steve Scalise being nominated and possibly getting the magic number of 218 votes.

Plus, former Republican Rep. Charlie Dent joins AC360 to discuss if he thinks McCarthy has any chance of becoming speaker.

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House adjourns after chaotic day without electing a speaker as McCarthy fails to lock down votes Jan 04, 2023

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The House adjourned for the day without a speaker after Republican Rep. Kevin McCarthy failed to get the support of his party and lost three rounds of voting. McCarthy is facing a small group of hardline conservatives but sources tell CNN he’s not giving up. Former acting chief of staff for President Trump and Republican Congressman Mick Mulvaney talked to some of the members who voted against McCarthy. He tells Anderson Cooper if they have a plan and whether their no votes are personal.

Plus, Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin remains in critical condition and his uncle tells CNN that his nephew had to be resuscitated twice after collapsing from a cardiac arrest on the field. CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta joins AC360 to discuss what we know about Hamlin’s condition.

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McCarthy struggling to secure enough votes to become Speaker Jan 03, 2023

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House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy is struggling to secure enough votes to become the next speaker of the House. A group of at least nine Republicans have made it clear that they’re not sold on him leading the House GOP. Former Republican Congressman Will Hurd tells Anderson Cooper why he thinks the pushback McCarthy is facing is “a problem of leadership that goes back years.”

Plus, new details are emerging about the suspect in the murder of four University Idaho students but key questions about the his alleged motive and his connections to the victims are still unanswered. Bryan Kohberger’s lawyer has hinted that his client will waive extradition and will likely be back in Idaho within 72 hours. CNN Chief Law Enforcement and Intelligence Analyst John Miller joins AC360 to discuss when more details could be revealed.

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Idaho suspect arrested in Pennsylvania on first degree murder charges Dec 31, 2022

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A Washington State University grad student was arrested in Pennsylvania on first degree murder charges in last month’s killing of four University of Idaho students in their off-campus home. Sources tell CNN authorities zeroed in on 28-year-old Bryan Kohberger after tracing his ownership of a white Hyundai Elantra seen in the area of the killings and unknown DNA through genetic genealogy. CNN Chief Law Enforcement and Intelligence Analyst John Miller tells AC360 if its critical for investigators to find the murder weapon.

Plus, New York Times investigative reporter Russ Buettner joins AC360 to discuss the key takeaways from former President Trump’s tax returns.

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January 6 committee releases more transcripts, including Donald Trump Jr. and Kimberly Guilfoyle Dec 30, 2022

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The House Select Committee investigating the January 6 attack on the Capitol released more transcripts, including key interviews from members of the Trump family and the former President’s staff. CNN Political Correspondent Sara Murray joins AC360 to reveal new details about Donald Trump Jr.’s testimony to the committee.

Plus, the death toll in Erie County, New York has climbed to at least 39 people after last weekend’s historic blizzard. Mark Johnson II went against the county’s driving ban to deliver essentials to neighbors after the storm. He tells AC360 why he decided to help.

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