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President Biden answered voters' questions at last night's CNN Town Hall in Wisconsin, laying down markers on when coronavirus vaccine doses will be available to all Americans, how many days a week schools should have in-person instruction, and when the U.S. could be back to normal.
Plus, some Democrats are urging the president to cancel student debt up to $50,000. He says he doesn't have the authority to do it.
And conservative radio icon Rush Limbaugh loses his battle with cancer.
On today's program: CNN's Elizabeth Cohen, Dana Bash and Brian Stelter. Plus Democratic Congressman Ritchie Torres and former FDA Commissioner Mark McClellan.
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President Biden travels to Wisconsin to sell his covid relief package at a CNN town hall.
Plus, Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell defends his vote to acquit former President Trump in his second impeachment trial.
And Dr. Leana Wen answers viewers' questions about the coronavirus.
On today's program: CNN's Jeff Zeleny, Manu Raju, Jessica Schneider, Jessica Dean and Phil Mattingly. Also on the show, Laura-Barron Lopez with POLITICO and Dr. Leana Wen.
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President Biden's push for his covid relief package is inching closer towards some critical congressional deadlines.
Plus, some of the Republican senators who voted to convict former President Trump in his second impeachment trial are facing backlash from party leaders in their own states, while Trump's legal issues are far from over.
And just how do schools reopen safely, and do teachers need to be vaccinated before they return to the classroom?
On today's program: CNN's Lauren Fox, MJ Lee, and John Harwood. Plus Julie Hirschfeld Davis of the New York Times, Julie Pace of the Associated Press, Annette Anderson from Johns Hopkins University, and former Alabama Democratic Senator Doug Jones.
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Seven Republicans joined all 50 Democratic Senators to convict the former president for his role in inciting a violent insurrection at the Capitol last month. Our panel of reporters breaks down why senators voted the way they did and Trump's future as a Republican Party leader.
Plus, Colorado Congressman Jason Crow reflects on his role as a House Manager during Trump's first impeachment, and why he believes Trump will never learn his lesson.
And, the CDC issues school recommendations for how schools can reopen as coronavirus cases are in a freefall and millions receive vaccines. Dr. Leana Wen tells us where she thinks they fall short -- and may put students and teachers at risk.
On today's show: CNN's Manu Raju, Maggie Haberman of the New York Times and Politico's Rachael Bade; Rep. Jason Crow (D-CO); Former Republican Congressman Charlie Dent and GOP Strategist Alice Stewart; Former Baltimore Health Commissioner Dr. Leana Wen.
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White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki fields questions from reporters on what is a must-have for President Biden in the covid relief package, plus his thoughts on former President Trump’s upcoming impeachment trial.
Plus, Trump’s legal team accuses the House Democrats of “political theater” in a new filing.
And CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky tells Americans to keep their “guard up” even as coronavirus cases are on the decline.
On today’s show: CNN’s Elizabeth Cohen, Manu Raju and Kaitlan Collins.
Programming note: Inside Politics with John King will not air during the impeachment trial. But you can still catch John as part of CNN’s coverage. We’ll be back after the trial.
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Friday's jobs report showed that economic growth may be stalling out. President Biden says that makes his record-setting economic relief bill even more important. While Biden said he'd like it to pass with Republican support, he won't accept a less comprehensive aid package. That, as the Senate's attention shifts towards former president Donald Trump's second impeachment trial on Tuesday.
Plus, House Republicans are facing a post-Trump identity crisis after a majority of their caucus backed both establishment figure Rep. Liz Cheney and Trump loyalist Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene in key votes.
And, a look back at Georgia's political transformation and what it may tell us about our national political environment.
On today's show: CNN's Kaitlan Collins, Julie Hirschfield David of the New York Times and ADP Chief Economist Nela Richardson; Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Michigan); Astead Herndon of the New York Times; Brown University School of Public Health Dean Dr. Ashish Shah and Dr. Megan Ranney of Brown University.
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President Biden says he can't get "bogged down in a lengthy negotiation" over his COVID bill after a sluggish January jobs report.
Plus, Georgia Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene says she's been "freed" after the House voted to strip her of committee assignments, and says the GOP still belongs to Donald Trump.
On today's program: CNN's Phil Mattingly, Christine Romans, and Jessica Dean. Plus, Seung Min Kim with the Washington Post.
Note: This program was abbreviated due to the White House briefing.
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On the day the House is set to vote on whether to strip committee assignments from Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene after making a series of controversial comments, the Republican congresswoman went to the House floor to defend herself...and to talk about some regrets.
On today's show: CNN's Nia-Malika Henderson and Manu Raju.
Note: Today's program was abbreviated due to the White House Briefing.
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President Biden meets with Democratic Senators in the Oval Office and delivers a message to House Democrats about his covid relief bill: "I'm not going to start my administration by breaking a promise to the American people."
Plus, House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy meets with his GOP conference to talk about the fate of two members of his party: Representatives Marjorie Taylor Greene and Liz Cheney.
And the CDC Director issues a warning before Super Bowl weekend.
On today's program: CNN's Dana Bash and Manu Raju. Also on the show: Jackie Kucinich with the Daily Beast, Yahoo Medical News Contributor Dr. Uche Blackstock and former under secretary for defense policy, Michele Flournoy.
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Both the House Democrats and former president Trump's legal team released pre-trial briefs that provide some clues of how they'll lay out their arguments in Trump's second impeachment trial.
Plus, a Putin critic has been sent to prison after he called the Russian leader "Putin the poisoner."
And President Biden's covid response team announces a key update to how they're shipping the covid vaccine.
On today's program: CNN's Jeff Zeleny, Manu Raju, Clarissa Ward, Fred Pleitgen, and Dr. Sanjay Gupta. Also on the show: CNN Legal Analyst Jennifer Rodgers and Laura Barron-Lopez with POLITICO.
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