CNN Inside Politics
Each weekday, Dana Bash and a panel of well-sourced reporters bring you the most important political stories of the day. On the weekend, Manu Raju kicks off CNN's Sunday morning political programming with Inside Politics Sunday. Dana and Manu get answers from the people making headlines, explain the political stories that matter, and report on how the news will impact you.
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November 21, 2025 • 43 mins
Today we take a deep dive into today's Oval Office meeting between New Yorkers: the city's mayor-elect and the nation's president. President Trump Zohran Mamdani are two dramatically different people with dramatically different worldviews. Each sees the other as a problematic partner but pitch-perfect foil.
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November 19, 2025 • 52 mins
It's what Jeffrey Epstein's survivors have been demanding for years, but when the president finally signs legislation to release the files, what will the public actually see?
Plus: Donald Trump addresses the US-Saudi Investment Forum alongside Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
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November 18, 2025 • 27 mins
After the White House spent months trying to stop the release of the Epstein files, President Trump’s stunning about-face means a House vote in favor of the measure could be unanimous.
Also on today’s show: President Trump rolls out the red carpet for Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the man who, according to US intelligence, ordered the assassination of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi in 2018.
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November 17, 2025 • 42 mins
In a stunning about-face, President Trump is now urging House Republicans to vote to release the Epstein files. Plus, Marjorie Taylor Greene apologizes to Dana for years of "toxic" rhetoric, marking what would be a dramatic shift in a political brand hallmarked by derogatory comments.
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November 16, 2025 • 42 mins
President Trump is attempting to suppress the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, amidst tension with MAGA Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene who supports the release of Epstein files. Trump has labeled Greene a traitor, creating fractures within the Republican base. Key Republican votes on releasing Epstein-related emails are expected, with Trump facing resistance within his party. In another segment, the future of Democratic Senate Leader...
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November 14, 2025 • 43 mins
Not long before today's show begins, President Trump orders an investigation into ties between the sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein and a host of people and institutions, including Bill Clinton, Larry Summers, Reid Hoffman, and JP Morgan Chase. Will his strategy help deflect scrutiny of his ties to Epstein?
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November 13, 2025 • 44 mins
First: The Trump Administration is scrambling to contain the fallout from thousands of Jeffrey Epstein emails, many naming the president. But will they be able to rein in Republicans who are pushing for full transparency?
Plus: Tens of millions of Americans are now facing skyrocketing health care costs. We'll break down how their struggle may define the 2026 midterms.
And: Disagreeing without being disagreeable is sadly rare in...
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November 12, 2025 • 43 mins
First: We examine the private emails in which Jeffrey Epstein mentions Donald Trump by name, including one where convicted the sex offender says the president "knew about the girls"
Plus: Decades after then-newly elected President John Kennedy called for a new generation of leadership, his grandson is taking up that mantle by running for Congress.
And: The senator known for defying political norms is using his signature candor ...
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November 11, 2025 • 24 mins
Many Democrats, including the party's top leaders, are seething after eight defections led to a Senate deal to end the record-long government shutdown. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is vowing the fight is not over. But what, if anything can he or anyone else do?
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November 10, 2025 • 47 mins
First: We have new reporting on the breakthrough deal to end the longest government shutdown in US history, which is sparking an epic meltdown within the Democratic party that's getting uglier by the minute.
Plus: President Trump issues new pardons for Rudy Giuliani and other allies who tried to help him overturn the 2020 election.
And: Governor Gavin Newsom is pushing his party to address the crisis facing American boys and yo...
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November 9, 2025 • 41 mins
The Inside Politics Sunday episode discusses the ongoing federal government shutdown, now at its 40th day, causing severe disruptions and economic strain on Americans. It highlights the differing political strategies and statements from Democrats and Republicans, particularly surrounding healthcare and government funding. The episode includes an analysis of recent election outcomes, noting Democratic victories and their implication...
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November 7, 2025 • 49 mins
First: We're following coast to coast air travel disruptions as the FAA slashes flights due to the government shutdown. Will outraged passengers finally push Congress to cut a deal?
Plus: Seizing the message, slamming the messenger Republican Elise Stefanik's campaign launch for New York governor is putting Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani front and center.
And: Barack Obama's post-election message to Democrats is to "impose no litmu...
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November 6, 2025 • 43 mins
First: The woman who made history as the first female speaker of the house is retiring at the end of her term. We'll break down Nancy Pelosi's groundbreaking four decades dominating Capitol Hill.
Plus: Election aftershocks. Voters sent a decisive message to the president on his handling of an issue that sent him back to the White House. So why does he seem to be making the same mistake as his predecessor?
And: Antisemitism roil...
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November 5, 2025 • 32 mins
Today's show begins as we've been listening to live Supreme Court arguments over President Trump's authority to impose tariffs without Congress's approval. The president has been using a national emergency law to do so. Our analysis begins with American legal scholar Steve Vladeck.
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November 4, 2025 • 42 mins
It's Election Day in America. With his approval ratings at an all-time low, what does this portend for Donald Trump and the Republican party he dominates?
Also on today's show: A look back at the life and career of Dick Cheney, the former VP who died today at 84.
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November 3, 2025 • 43 mins
First: We have brand new CNN polling showing President Trump's approval plunging. Is it a sign of what's to come when polls close tomorrow?
Plus: Democrats are trying to get out the vote for both a moderate blue dog and a Democratic Socialist. We have new reporting on how these two races could swing the battle for the soul of the Democratic party.
And: You don't want to miss what President Trump is saying about the crypto tycoo...
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November 2, 2025 • 42 mins
Covering the intense political landscape leading up to President Trump's voter test, focusing on critical gubernatorial races in New Jersey and Virginia, and their implications for both parties. Former President Barack Obama's campaign efforts for Democrats are highlighted, especially in areas with significant minority populations. The script also dives into polling data and early voting trends, particularly in New York City and Ne...
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October 31, 2025 • 41 mins
First: The FBI says it thwarted a potential terror attack planned for around Halloween. We have new details from law enforcement sources who say the plot was "ISIS-inspired."
Plus: Candidates in high-stakes governor's races are trying to get out the vote in the final four days before an election that will serve as a key political barometer for President Trump's second term.
And: A Friday political palate cleanser with the creat...
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October 30, 2025 • 45 mins
President Trump is on his way back to Washington after a whirlwind three-country tour of Asia. And he's bringing home a trade deal between the world's largest economic superpowers. We break down whether that trade truce is a benefit or a bust for the American consumer.
But while the president was very busy with red carpets and golden gifts and getting those trade deals, here in the United States there are tens of millions of Amer...
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October 29, 2025 • 32 mins
First: Global markets are on edge as the leaders of the world's two biggest economies prepare to meet face to face just hours from now. We have new details on the Trump-Xi summit that could contain or combust a crippling trade war.
Plus: Hurricane Melissa is still battering the Caribbean after tearing through communities in Jamaica and Cuba. CNN is live on the ground to show you the storm's heartbreaking trail of destruction.
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