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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May 7, 2026 • 43 mins
The US is expecting to hear any minute now whether Iran will agree to its latest ceasefire proposal. As he waits for a response, President Trump is meeting with Brazilian president Luiz Lula da Silva. Those talks will likely focus on trade, but we do expect Trump to take questions from reporters on Iran.
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May 6, 2026 • 47 mins
Ted Turner, the titan who founded and built CNN, transforming how the world experiences the events that shape our lives, passed away today at the age of 87. We take a look back at his extraordinary life and legacy.
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May 5, 2026 • 43 mins
President Trump and Defense Secretary say the ceasefire with Iran is holding. The panel discusses this, as well as the president’s downplaying gas costs reaching an average $4.48 per gallon. Candidates in the California Governor’s race debate tonight. Plus, the DOJ demands the names of the 2020 election workers in Fulton County, GA and more.
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May 4, 2026 • 43 mins
Confusion over who controls the Strait of Hormuz. With six months until the Midterm elections, the panel discusses the state of the GOP as President Trump’s approval falls to 35%. Plus, Trump’s Indiana revenge tour and more.
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May 3, 2026 • 43 mins
Manu Raju and panelists examine a tough midterm landscape for Donald Trump amid low approval ratings and Democratic polling advantages, while unpacking a Supreme Court ruling limiting the Voting Rights Act and its expected long-term impact on redistricting and polarization.
They also discuss how abortion and health care could shape races again, shifts in a key Maine Senate contest after Janet Mills steps aside, and interview Mich...
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May 1, 2026 • 50 mins
Vietnam-level opposition, as the war in Iran hits 60 days, a new poll shows the backlash is surging. A new poll shows 61% of Americans think the war with Iran is a mistake. The panel discusses the opposition to the war. We listen in as President Trump talks to reporters on the South Lawn, as he heads to Florida. Plus, John King travels to Ohio in his latest installment of All Over The Map and Patrick Svitek reports on the GOP r...
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April 30, 2026 • 50 mins
Dana Bash follows along as Secretary Pete Hegseth testifies before the Senate Armed Services Committee. The average price of gas jumped $.07 last night to $4.30, the highest price since July of 2022. Plus, President Trump reminds his nomination of Dr. Casey Means for surgeon general and nominates Dr. Nicole Saphier.
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April 29, 2026 • 50 mins
Manu Raju follows breaking news on several fronts, starting with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs General Dan Kane fielding questions from long lawmakers for the first time since the war with Iran started. The Supreme Court quickly eclipsed that high stakes hearing with a ruling that could reshape the battle for the house. Their six-three decision narrows a core piece of the Voting Rights Act, and ...
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April 28, 2026 • 42 mins
As today's show gets underway, President Trump and King Charles have just walked into the Oval Office. Their private meetings comes amid significant tension between the US and UK, particularly over the war in Iran. And that prompts the question: Can the King help mend the fraying "special relationship?"
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April 27, 2026 • 42 mins
We start today with the investigation into the man suspected of opening fire at the White House Correspondents Dinner, 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen, who's expected to be arraigned today in Washington DC. Among the many questions about Saturday's shooting, the biggest is: How did a would-be assassin gain access to a building packed with dozens of top US leaders?
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April 26, 2026 • 44 mins
Dive deep into the chaos that unfolded during the White House Correspondents' Dinner as we explore the shocking security breach and its implications. What went wrong, and what does this mean for future events?
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April 24, 2026 • 43 mins
We start today with exclusive breaking news: Sources tell CNN that President Trump is sending US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan this weekend for new peace talks with Iran. CNN's Nic Robertson and Alayna Treene join us with the details.
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April 23, 2026 • 42 mins
Following Democrats' victory in revising Virginia's congressional maps, the GOP is counting on Florida to regain an edge before the midterms. Will Governor Ron DeSantis deliver? A special legislative session is set for the Sunshine State next week. But Dems warn a Florida gerrymander attempt could actually backfire on them Republicans.
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April 22, 2026 • 43 mins
Already feeling good about their odds of winning back the House this November, Democrats' optimism is in overdrive after last night's redistricting win in Virginia. Voters there approved a new congressional map that could flip four red seats blue. The blatant gerrymandering move in Virginia, combined with a similar move in California, was designed to offset the Republican gerrymanders in Texas, Missouri and North Carolina.
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April 21, 2026 • 44 mins
Will President Trump's fed chair pick serve the US economy or the White House? That's a key question facing senators on Capitol Hill today as Kevin Warsh, who the president nominated to replace Jerome Powell, makes his case for the job. Warsh claims he will be politically independent and won't be swayed by demands he cut interest rates.
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April 20, 2026 • 43 mins
We begin today with the ticking clock on the US-Iranian ceasefire. With less than 48 hours to go until the deal expires, VP JD Vance is preparing to leave for Pakistan tomorrow for another round of peace talks with Iran. One problem: An Iranian spokesperson says there's no plan for more talks. President Trump acknowledged this morning he's not sure whether the Iranians will show up.
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April 19, 2026 • 42 mins
Dive into the intense political landscape with Inside Politics Sunday! From Virginia's redistricting showdown to Michigan's Senate race, we examine the stakes and the strategies. Join us as we unpack what's shaping the future of American politics.
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April 17, 2026 • 43 mins
The US and Iran declare the Strait of Hormuz completely open for business. Sources tell CNN a broader deal to end the war could be finalized as early as this weekend. However, there's a lot of confusion over what exactly is happening in the region.
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April 16, 2026 • 42 mins
Moments before today's show begins we learn that President Trump has announced a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. If it holds, it could lead to a broader peace deal between the US and Iran. The president also said he'll invite the leaders of Israel and Lebanon to the White House.
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April 15, 2026 • 43 mins
Mentioning a potential second round of peace talks with Iran, President Trump says the war he and Israel initiated is "very close to over." A key Pakistani official who has been a critical mediator between arrived in Tehran with a message from the Trump Administration.
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