CNN Political Briefing
Judicial showdowns over a pair of major deportation-related cases have ratcheted up tensions between Trump and the courts this week. University of Michigan law professor, author and podcast host Leah Litman weighs in on whether these and other clashes between Trump and the judiciary have pushed the country into a constitutional crisis.
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Apr 18, 2025
CNN Political Briefing
President Trumpâs 90-day pause on most new tariffs triggered a market rally, but economic uncertainty persists as existing tariffs are still in place and a trade war with China intensifies. Trade economist and historian Doug Irwin knows how tariffs have affected Americans and American companies in the past. So, what can that tell us about what could happen to the US economy next?
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Apr 11, 2025
CNN Political Briefing
Democrats celebrated a victory in a Wisconsin state supreme court race while Republicans secured two wins in special elections in Florida this week. The races were a window into how voters are feeling a few months into Trump’s second term. Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair Ben Wikler explains why his state saw a surge in voter turnout, while Florida Republican Party Chair Ben Power shares his take on GOP margins shrinking since November.
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Apr 4, 2025
CNN Political Briefing
The Trump administration is still under fire after plans for a military strike on Yemen were leaked via a group chat that mistakenly included the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic. Olivia Troye was a former national security official during the first Trump administration. She shares her take on the potential dangers of what happened here.
Mar 28, 2025
CNN Political Briefing
The Democratic Party’s approval rating has dropped to a record low. So, why is the party so unpopular right now? And what can Democrats do to revive their reputation? Howard Dean is a former chair of the DNC, a onetime presidential candidate and the former governor of Vermont. He argues the Democratsâ brand right now is âwhat the Republicans say it is.â And he shares some ideas for reclaiming his partyâs brand.
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Mar 21, 2025
CNN Political Briefing
Elon Musk is new to Washington, but what can we learn about his tactics at DOGE from how heâs run his companies? Kate Conger, co-author of the book âCharacter Limit,â an account of Muskâs takeover of Twitter, says Musk has been pulling from the same playbook since taking on his role in the Trump administration. Plus, she explains Muskâs affinity for recreating memes in real life.
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Mar 14, 2025
CNN Political Briefing
It was tariff whiplash in North America this week when President Trump imposed new tariffs on Mexico and Canada, only to announce a one-month reprieve a couple days later. Whatâs the end goal for Trumpâs tariff strategy? And how is the US economy doing so far under Trump 2.0? CNN global economic analyst Rana Foroohar shares what she thinks is the biggest takeaway from the tariff drama and explains why the US economy could be due for a slowdown.
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Mar 7, 2025
CNN Political Briefing
As he pushes for a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine, President Trump has repeated Russian talking points about the warâlike falsely blaming Ukraine for starting the conflict and calling Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky a âdictator.â New Yorker staff writer Susan Glasser says this pro-Putin turn has sent a “shock waveâ through Europe. And she argues there hasnât just been a change in American foreign policy. Sheâs also seeing what sheâs calling a âPutinization of Americaâ by Trump.
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Feb 28, 2025
CNN Political Briefing
Turmoil hit the Justice Department last week when prosecutors were directed to dismiss the corruption case against New York Mayor Eric Adams. The move sparked a flurry of resignations and accusations of a quid pro quo between Adams and the Trump administration. CNN senior legal analyst Elie Honig joins Washington Bureau Chief and Political Director David Chalian to explain this shakeup at the DOJ and why this case is about much more than Eric Adams. Plus, they take a look at the broader legal la…Show morendscape under Trump 2.0 and why this could be a âpivotal momentâ for the countryâs legal history.
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Feb 21, 2025
CNN Political Briefing
With President Trump back in office, Rep. Pat Ryan (D-NY) has been thinking a lot about how his party can better meet Americans in this populist moment. He joins CNN Washington Bureau Chief and Political Director David Chalian to discuss where he thinks Democrats have missed the mark with their messaging and how the party can recast the âheroesâ and âvillainsâ in Americaâs story. Plus, what resonated with the voters in his battleground district who cast ballots for both him and Trump.
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Feb 14, 2025
