CNN Inside Politics

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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July 3, 2026 44 mins
As America prepares to celebrate the nation's 250th birthday, organizers of July 4th events scramble to keep everyone safe from the oppressive heat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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There are just four months until election day. And in today's politics, that's short enough that every day is crucial for candidates on the trail. But long enough that almost anything can happen. Today, a brand new CNN analysis ranks the nine Senate races most likely to flip and decide control of the upper chamber. Six are Republican held. Three belong to Democrats.    Le...
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July 1, 2026 54 mins
From New York to Denver, Democratic voters are sending an unmistakable message to Washington lawmakers: The status quo is not working. Last night we saw it in Colorado, where 29-year-old Democratic Socialist Melat Kiros toppled 30-year incumbent Diana Degette by nearly 10 points. Kiros is the third challenger to oust a sitting House Democrat in only eight days. The anti-es...
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The Supreme Court closes its term with a pair of landmark rulings. The justices rejected President Trump's attempt to end birthright citizenship, but handed him a major victory on one of his signature culture war issues, siding with states seeking to bar transgender athletes from competing on girls and women's sports teams.      Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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While it was a mixed day overall for President Trump at the Supreme Court, the justices gave him another big win on executive power, ruling 6-3 that he had the power to fire a Democratic commissioner on the FTC. The court essentially overturned a 91-year-old decision, signaling presidents can fire heads of agencies that had been considered independent. But they made one key exception, voting 5-4 that he was...
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Is President Trump's July 4th 'celebration' more a rally than a national holiday? Tune in to Inside Politics Sunday as we dive into the political landscape of America's 250th anniversary, the GOP tensions, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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June 26, 2026 47 mins
He was White House national security adviser and US ambassador to the UN. Now he's a convicted felon. John Bolton, a pillar of the Republican foreign policy establishment, pleaded guilty this morning to charges that he illegally retained sensitive national security information. Today's plea is a rare win for the Trump DOJ and their attempts to go after the presid...
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The Supreme Court's conservative majority delivers two major wins for President Trump's hard-line immigration policies. In one case, the justices ruled that the president can turn away migrants seeking asylum by physically preventing them from stepping onto US soil to make that claim. The second allows an end to a policy that gives temporary legal status to more than a million people fleeing their home...
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Republicans were cruising toward what they see as a big election year legislative victory, but President Trump just hit the brakes. The president abruptly announced he will not sign a bipartisan housing affordability bill that Congress passed overwhelmingly yesterday. Why? He wants his "Save America" voting act passed first.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
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It's primary day, and voters are at the polls in several states, including Maryland, South Carolina and Utah. But Democrats are laser focused on New York, where a fight for the party's identity is playing out. Democratic Socialist Mayor Zohran Mamdani chose to put himself right in the middle of it, backing like-minded candidates in three house primaries, including two chal...
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Vice President JD Vance is heading back to Washington after what he calls "very, very good" negotiations with Iran, specifically citing Tehran's agreement to allow international inspectors into the country. If that sounds familiar to you, that's because that was an important part of President Obama's Iran deal that Donald Trump scrapped in his first term.    Learn mo...
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Catch all the behind-the-scenes action as Trump's ambitious beautification plans hit an algae-covered bump. From Iran talks to reflecting pool mishaps, Inside Politics Sunday has you covered. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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June 19, 2026 40 mins
President Trump insists to his critics that Iran "surrendered" despite much evidence to the contrary. He took to social media this morning to push back on the widespread and very bipartisan criticism of the MOU. Regardless, it didn't take long for the first round of talks between the US and Iran to be derailed. Vice President Vance was scheduled to be in Swi...
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48 hours ago, President Trump electronically signed an agreement with Iran. Since then, he's talked about it at formal G7 events, bilateral meetings and press conferences. There's just one problem. Nobody's actually seen it yet. And it's not just the public that's in the dark here. It's also members of Congress, even top Republicans who say they have yet to ...
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President Trump arrives in Europe, joining some of the world's most powerful leaders at the G7. We hope to get some clarity on the question dominating the summit: Is there actually an Iran deal now? Washington says there's a deal. Tehran says there's a deal. But when it comes to what the two sides actually agreed to, the accounts don't really match, and no text has been release...
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We dive into Trump's 80th birthday bash at the White House. Join us for insights on his big night, political strategies, and what this means for America's future. Is Trump's UFC event at the White House a strategic move or a distraction? Explore the motivations behind the spectacle with experts on Inside Politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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June 12, 2026 43 mins
As today's show begins, we're following the latest twist on President Trump's 100+-day geopolitical roller coaster. In less than 24 hours, the Commander-in Chief went from threatening to expand the war in Iran to declaring an agreement and announcing the war is over, to calling the Iranians "very dishonorable people" who need to "get their act together and fast." If you're feeling a little dizzy,&...
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June 11, 2026 43 mins
A lockdown in place at the Pentagon is now over. Sources familiar with the matter tell CNN the evacuation was due to a false alarm. A Pentagon spokesman says building systems detected an air quality issue, triggering precautionary measures to determine the threat. CNN National Security Correspondent Natasha Bertrand has details.    Learn more about your ad choices. V...
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June 10, 2026 39 mins
As today show begins, President Trump is wrapping up an Oval Office Q&A after he signed that massive $70 billion immigration enforcement bill. Asked about Iran, the president confirmed the US military will hit Iran "hard" yet again, and expressed frustration about a potential deal that he deemed "already negotiated."  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas...
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June 9, 2026 46 mins
It's primary day in Maine, North Dakota, Nevada and South Carolina, where voters are casting ballots in a series of key Senate, House and governor's races. For Democrats, it's all about the Pine Tree State, where it isn't so much about picking a nominee, but testing the one that they're pretty sure they&...
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