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CNN Political Briefing

Join CNN Political Director David Chalian as he guides you through our ever-changing political landscape. Every week, David and a guest take you inside the latest developments with insight and analysis from the key players in politics.

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Is Sinema in Political Trouble? Jan 24, 2022

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Over the weekend, the Arizona Democratic Party censured one of its own – Senator Kyrsten Sinema. On today’s CNN Political Briefing, The Point’s Chris Cillizza explains what this means and what it says about where Sinema stands with her own party. Many Democrats believe Sinema could be in trouble when seeking reelection... but Cillizza thinks it’s far too early to write her political obituary.

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Trump Docs Turned Over to Jan. 6 Committee Jan 21, 2022

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Thanks to the Supreme Court, the House select committee investigating January 6th has all the legal documents former President Donald Trump tried to block. CNN Legal Analyst Joan Biskupic explains why the high court’s decision is clear in one way, but not another–how does executive privilege apply to a former president? Plus, the committee wants to talk to Ivanka Trump.

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Gut Check on Biden’s First Year Jan 20, 2022

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President Joe Biden was inaugurated exactly a year ago today. Biden admitted yesterday it’s been a challenging year, but one with “enormous progress” too. Do Americans agree? Do Democrats? We know how Republicans feel... CNN Congressional Reporter Daniella Diaz breaks down key challenges Biden’s faced this year: Covid-19, his domestic agenda, the economy, foreign affairs and more.

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Senate Showdown Over Voting Rights Jan 19, 2022

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Senate Democrats are trying to pass legislation today on a big priority for the party: voting rights. However, Republicans are expected to block it, once again. CNN Congressional Reporter Daniella Diaz breaks down the debates today from both sides of the aisle over the legislation and the filibuster. Plus, President Joe Biden says the vote will show the American people who is with them and who is against them.

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Youngkin’s Mask Ban Faces Pushback Jan 18, 2022

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On his very first day in office, Virginia’s new Governor Glenn Youngkin got rid of the state’s mask requirement in schools. CNN Capitol Hill reporter Daniella Diaz explains what was behind Youngkin’s decision and the immediate pushback that followed. Plus, will Youngkin’s focus on education become the model for other Republican campaigns in the 2022 midterms?

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“History Will Be Watching What Happens” Jan 17, 2022

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Today is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day–his family, the President, and the Vice President spent the day celebrating his legacy and pushing for Congress to pass voter and election reform legislation. CNN Congressional Reporter Daniella Diaz shares why this effort will likely be unsuccessful in the Senate. Plus, you’ll hear polling CNN’s Harry Enten gathered on how Americans’ views of Dr. King changed through history.

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SCOTUS Allows One Mandate, Blocks Another Jan 14, 2022

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Another Covid-related blow to President Joe Biden–the Supreme Court blocked his vaccine and testing requirement aimed at large businesses. CNN Legal Analyst Joan Biskupic explains why the conservative majority thought the rule was an overreach and why the liberal justices dissented. However, there was another vaccine mandate the Court did allow to go into effect...

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McCarthy Won’t Cooperate with Jan. 6 Probe Jan 13, 2022

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House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy is now the third Republican lawmaker the select committee wants to talk to about January 6th. CNN Congressional Correspondent Ryan Nobles explains why the committee wants to hear from him and why his unwillingness to cooperate today doesn’t match up with what he said about cooperating last year. Will committee members subpoena their three colleagues?

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Is Trump’s Influence on GOP Waning? Jan 12, 2022

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Should Republicans follow the Senate Minority Leader’s lead or former President Donald Trump’s? CNN’s GOP Reporter Gabby Orr explains why that answer isn’t as clear as it used to be lately. Trump keeps harping on the 2020 election results, while some Senate Republicans would rather move on. However, the grip Trump has on the House GOP remains tight. Plus, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy was asked to voluntarily cooperate with the select committee investigating the Capitol insurrection.

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All Eyes on Voting Rights Jan 11, 2022

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The clock is ticking for Democrats to pass federal voting rights bills–President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris went to Georgia to underscore the importance of the issue. CNN Congressional Correspondent Ryan Nobles breaks down the speeches today and the growing criticism of Biden and Democrats... not just from the usual suspects, but from voting rights advocates too. Will the Senate go nuclear?

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