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President Trump responding a short time ago to Iranian airstrikes on bases in Iraq, with a mixed message. The President spoke for just over nine minutes with his military and national security leadership behind him. On the one hand, he said there are opportunities to work with Iran. But he also announced new economic sanctions and called on Russia, China, and European allies to walk away from the Iran nuclear agreement. On today's panel: Margaret Talev with Axios , Michael Shear with The New York Times, and Dan Lamothe and Seung Min Kim with The Washington Post Also, on today's program: Former U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Doug Silliman, plus CNN's Kaitlan Collins, Frederik Pleitgen, Sam Kiley, Jeff Zeleny, Manu Raju, and Kylie Atwood
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A top Trump administration official sheds a bit more light on the intelligence that led to the deadly drone strike on a top Iranian Military Commander. Leaders in Congress get more information in a classified briefing later today. House Speaker Pelosi summons her top deputies to meet tonight. Topping the to-do list: Deciding when to send the two articles of impeachment to the Senate, and who will present the case against the President at the trial. And 2020 candidates Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren take on Joe Biden, battling over foreign policy and bankruptcy laws -- with 27 days left before Iowa votes. On today's panel: CNN's Dana Bash, Toluse Olorunnipa with The Washington Post, Olivier Knox with SiriusXM, and Lisa Lerer with The New York Times Also on the program: CNN's Frederik Pleitgen, Kimberly Dozier, Kylie Atwood, and Rear Adm. John Kirby (Ret.)
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Breaking News: Former National Security Adviser John Bolton issues a statement saying he's willing and ready to testify in a Senate impeachment trial -- if he's subpoenaed. Skyrocketing tension -- and threats -- between the U.S. and Iran over the targeted killing of Iran's top military commander. And the Iranian crisis injects foreign policy into the Democratic primary race, with four weeks left before the first votes are cast. Today's panel: CNN's Abby Phillip, Julie Pace with the Associated Press, Jackie Kucinich with the Daily Beast, and The Washington Post's Rachael Bade Also on the program: CNN's Kylie Atwood, Manu Raju, Michael Zeldin, Aaron David Miller, Kaitlin Collins, Jeff Zeleny, and Ryan Nobles
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A defining moment of the Trump Presidency - Iran's top general killed in a U.S. airstrike. With Iran now vowing revenge, what happens next as tensions escalate in the Mideast? Plus, less than a month until Iowa votes. Will foreign policy now take center stage in the 2020 race? And an impeachment impasse. As Congress returns from the holidays, there's still no date for President Trump's trial. Nia-Malika Henderson in the anchor chair. Today's panel: Margaret Talev of Axios, Politico's Heather Caygle, CNN's Abby Phillip, and the Washington Post's Josh Dawsey and Dan Lamothe. Plus exclusive reporting on the ground in Tehran from CNN's Fred Pleitgen.
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Calling it quits. Julian Castro tells his supporters to keep fighting, as he officially ends his bid to become president. And the proxy battle playing out between Washington and Tehran is far from over after a violent attack on the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad. Plus, Bernie Sanders is feeling flush after netting nearly $35 million in three months from grassroots donors. On today's panel: Margaret Talev with Axios, Olivier Knox with Sirius XM, Sahil Kapur with Bloomberg, and Rachael Bade with The Washington Post. Also on today's program: CNN's Ryan Nobles and Arwa Damon.
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Apache gun-ships in the skies and tear gas in the streets, as security forces fight back protesters attacking the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad. And "D" is for dollar signs, as the top Democratic presidential contenders reveal who's feeling flush with cash after the fourth quarter. Plus, Chief Justice John Roberts warns America not to take democracy for granted. This comes as he prepares to preside over the President's impeachment trial. On todays Panel: CNN's Lauren Fox, Meridith McGraw with POLITICO, Katie Rogers with The New York Times and Karoun Demirjian with The Washington Post On todays Program: CNN's Arwa Damon, Ryan Browne, Ryan Nobles, Alison Kosik, and Ariane de Vogue.
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The U.S. military displaying a show of force after protesters attack the U.S. embassy in Baghdad. Plus, a critical fundraising deadline for presidential candidates looking to stay competitive as we enter the election year. And former Trump 2016 campaign manager Corey Lewandowski says he won't run for Senate, even though he guarantees he would win. On today's panel: Julie Pace with the Associated Press, Molly Ball with Time, Francesca Chambers with McClatchy, and CNN's Phil Mattingly. Also on the show: Dan Lamothe with The Washington Post and CNN's Kim Dozier, Arwa Damon, Miguel Marquez and Jennifer Gray.
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Political leaders are looking for answers after two communities suffer attacks on people of faith. Plus, the Trump administration is ramping up its actions to deter Iran while holding out for progress with North Korea. And Bernie Sanders and Pete Buttigieg go after Joe Biden for his Iraq war vote. Will that resonate with primary voters? On today's panel: Josh Dawsey and Rachael Bade with the Washington Post, Tarini Parti with the Wall Street Journal and Heather Caygle with POLITICO. Also on the show: CNN's Brynn Gingras, Arlette Saenz, Kaitlan Collins, Ryan Browne and Phil Mattingly.
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The impeachment impasse between Nancy Pelosi and Mitch McConnell - with both sides digging in over what President Trump's Senate trial will look like, there are still no firm answers on what comes next. Plus - with five weeks left until the voting begins, will Bernie Sanders surprise us all? And the latest on the anti-Semitic stabbing attack at a Hanukkah party in a New York suburb. Phil Mattingly in the anchor chair. Today's panel: Catherine Lucey of the Wall Street Journal, Politico's Alex Thompson, Karoun Demirjian of the Washington Post, and McClatchy's Francesca Chambers.
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