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.

Episodes

March 5, 2026 43 mins
As day six of the Mideast war dawned, the US and Israel continued to pound targets in Iran, which is launching fresh strikes of its own against US allies in the region. We're also seeing more evacuation flights from the middle east; the State Department says 20,000 people have returned to the US since the war began. Meanwhile, President Trump is now demanding that he's personally involved in selecting Iran's next leader.  Learn mor...
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Joint Chiefs Chairman General Dan Caine says the US will start striking deeper into Iranian territory, while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth insists the US is "dominating" the war but says there's no finish line in sight.  Our coverage begins with CNN's Clarissa Ward live from Erbil, the capital of Iraq's Kurdistan region.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Today's show begins immediately following President Trump's meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, during which Trump said he "might have forced" Israel's hand to strike Iran. That contradicts Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who earlier it was Israel's decision to attack that prompted Trump's military action.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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February 27, 2026 43 mins
Two presidents, countless mentions in the Epstein files. But only one is getting deposed under oath. That would be Bill Clinton, no stranger to Republican-led investigations. One day after his wife Hillary testified, it's his turn to answer questions from the House Oversight Committee about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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February 26, 2026 43 mins
Today's show begins as Hillary Clinton is behind closed doors, testifying before a Republican-led committee about Jeffrey Epstein. Clinton, who says she has no recollection of ever meeting Epstein, is no stranger to congressional investigations. Republicans have sought to grill her on everything from a failed Arkansas land deal back in the 1990s to the attack on the American consulate in Benghazi in the 2010s.    Learn more about ...
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At his record-long SOTU address last night, President Trump claimed the United States is "winning too much" with an economy that's "roaring." However, our polling says most Americans don't see it that way. We explore that dichotomy on today's show and discuss what impact, if any, his 108-minute speech may have on this year's crucial midterms.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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February 24, 2026 44 mins
Tonight's State of the Union address comes at one of the most turbulent times of Donald Trump's second term. In just the past few days, the president's approval rating hit a new low, the Supreme Court struck down his signature economic policy, and now he's sending a massive military buildup to the Middle East while threatening to strike Iran. Whatever he says tonight, Trump warns his speech will be "long," which says a lot consider...
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February 23, 2026 43 mins
As President Trump prepares for his second State of the Union address of his second term, a new CNN poll puts his approval rating at just 36%. That's down 12 percentage points from a year ago, and lower than even President Joe Biden was at this point in 2022.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Dive deep into the "Tariff Turmoil" and get the inside scoop on Trump's economic disarray, potential Iran conflict, and pivotal Supreme Court decisions. Featuring Senator Andy Kim and top political reporters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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February 20, 2026 44 mins
The Supreme Court deals President Trump's signature economic policy a huge blow, striking down his global tariffs 6-3. Chief Justice John Roberts, who wrote the majority opinion, states plainly that Trump exceeded his constitutional authority.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Today's show begins with the arrest shocking the world as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former Prince Andrew, was taken into custody this morning on suspicion of misconduct in public office. It is an extraordinary downfall for the son of one monarch and the brother of the current monarch. He's the most prominent public figure to be held accountable for his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, accountability yet to reach Washington, DC.  Lear...
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February 18, 2026 43 mins
As today's show begins  landmark social media addiction trial is getting underway, and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is about to take the stand. The substance of the case is a 20-year-old woman and her mother suing Meta and YouTube, accusing the companies of intentionally getting her hooked on social media at the expense of her mental health, all in order to turn a profit.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/a...
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February 17, 2026 44 mins
We remember the life and legacy of the Reverend Jesse Jackson, who died today at the age of 84.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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February 16, 2026 43 mins
Embattled DHS Secretary Kristi Noem is embroiled in a brand new controversy, this time relating to the Republican push for more control over elections. Noem talked about the need to have the "right people" voting and electing the "right leaders." When journalists quested her about that, Noem lashed out at them.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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February 15, 2026 42 mins
Dive deep into this week’s political landscape with insights on the GOP's internal challenges, Trump's controversial moves, and a closer look at the midterm's dynamic changes. Don’t miss the discussion with top journalists and political analysts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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February 13, 2026 43 mins
With just 12 hours to go until DHS funding runs out, lawmakers aren't even in town to negotiate. A partial government shutdown is now imminent, which would be the third of President Trump's second term. This time it is over the issue of mass agents, judicial warrants and other rules of engagement. Democrats are demanding major changes on immigration enforcement affecting two DHS agencies and want more than a White House promise to ...
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February 12, 2026 44 mins
For weeks, the nation was gripped with disturbing images from Minneapolis, most notably the death of two American citizens at the hands of federal agents. Today, it appears the public pressure and the political backlash are having a real world effect, as border czar Tom Homan announces the end of the so-called "surge" in Minnesota.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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February 11, 2026 50 mins
Attorney General Pam Bondi's first-ever appearance in front of the House Judiciary Committee erupts into shouting matches as Democrats attack her over multiple controversies, including the targeting of President Trump's perceived enemies and the handling of the Jeffrey Epstein situation.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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February 10, 2026 51 mins
As today's show begins, three of the men in charge of President Trump's immigration crackdown are on Capitol Hill defending deportation operations in Minneapolis just a few weeks after federal agents shot and killed two American citizens who were protesting their actions.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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In a highly anticipated virtual deposition before the House Oversight Committee, Jeffrey Epstein's accomplice, Ghislaine Maxwell, plead the Fifth to all questions she was asked. But her attorney explained that he told the panel "if this committee and the American public truly want to hear the unfiltered truth about what happened, there is a straightforward path: Miss Maxwell is prepared to speak fully and honestly if granted clemen...
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