
U.S. Troops deploy to Iraq as siege of U.S. Embassy in Baghdad ends; Sen. Sanders raises $34.5M just weeks before Iowa caucuses; Report: Unredacted White House email calls Ukraine aid hold "clear direction" from Trump; Australian towns evacuated as wildfi
N. Korea, Iran threaten Pres Trump as impeachment trial looms; Defense Secy Esper: Iran will regret additional provocations; Kim Jong Un threatens to test new strategic weapon; Iran: We are not afraid of war & can "break" the United States; Sanders & Buttigieg out raise Biden in 4th quarter fundraising weeks before Iowa caucuses; 4th quarter fundraising: Sanders $34.5M, Buttigieg $24.7M, Biden $22.7M, Yang $17.5M, Gabbard $3.4M; Trump raises $46 million in 4th quarter; Biden lands first congressional endorsement from Iowa; Julian Castro ends his 2020 presidential bid; Biden pulls in his biggest fundraising haul with $22.7M in 4th quarter; CNN: Sen. McConnell expected to speak tomorrow on impeachment; Pelosi responds to new Ukraine docs: Why won't Trump & McConnell allow a fair trial?; Report: Uredacted White House emails reveal Pentagon's concern over Ukraine aid freeze; Wait and seethe: Trump fumes during impeachment limbo; NY orders more patrols & security after wave of violence; Family of Hanukkah attack victim: Prognosis isn't good; Trump uses homeless crisis to hit Pelosi after impeachment; Australian towns evacuated as wildfire threat levels rise;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2 Tammi 202039min

Protesters smash windows, scale walls at U.S. compound in Baghdad; Prosecutors: Stabbing suspect researched Hitler, local synagogues; Thousands trapped as fires scorch much of Australia; Cities around the world ring in 2020;
Protesters smash windows, scale walls at U.S. compound in Baghdad; U.S. dispatches helicopters, Marines to protect Baghdad embassy; Trump blames Iran for protests at U.S. Embassy in Iraq, vows to hold regime responsible; Protesters storm U.S. Embassy compound after American airstrikes on Iran-backed militia; GOP Sen. Collins open to witnesses testifying in Senate trial; GOP Sen. Collins : "Inappropriate" for Senators in either party to prejudge trial evidence; Schumer cites NYT report to argue for trial witness; Stabbing witness: A "Hanukkah miracle" attack was not worse; Federal hate crime charges filed against Hanukkah attack suspect; Rabbi's son was hit in head with machete by attacker; Rep. Lowey pens NY Times Op-Ed on response to anti-Semitic attacks; Rep. Lowey: Problem is "an epidemic" and root causes need to be addressed; Rep. Lowey calls for action in new Op-Ed: "This is unacceptable. It is not our America"; Pelosi's impeachment delay stretching into 2020; Buttigieg criticizes Biden for son's work in Ukraine; Buttigieg to AP: I wouldn't have wanted my son working in Ukraine while I was leading anti-corruption push; Warren looks to spark campaign momentum as Iowa nears; Australians forced to seek shelter on beaches and in boats; Koalas, kangaroos flee devastating fires in Australia; Trump to sign trade deal with China, but pact is only phase one of agreement; Last-minute preparations underway in Times Square; Police drones will watch over Ball drop for the first time;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
31 Joulu 201939min

NYT: emails show Mulvaney's role in freezing Ukraine aid; 5 Jews stabbed at New York Hanukkah celebration; Hero church member who stopped TX gunman speaks; Buttigieg takes aim at Biden over Iraq war, "the worst foreign policy decision" in his lifetime
NYT: Bolton, Pompeo, Esper tried to convince Trump to release Ukraine aid in August meeting; NYT: top aide warned Mulvaney to "expect congress to become unhinged" if Ukraine money frozen; White House confirms Trump spoke to Putin Sunday; NY man charged with stabbing 5 people at Hanukkah celebration; Prosecutors: anti-Semitic writings found in suspect's home; Fed hate crime charges filed against accused Hanukkah attacker; Stabbing survivor used table to fend off attacker; At least 9 anti-Semitic incidents reported in the last week in NY; Church member stops church gunman in six seconds; Biden responds to Buttigieg: I put my foreign policy record against anybody's; Biden open to republican running mate, but "can't think of one right now"; In last days as mayor, Buttigieg puts focus on 2020; U.S. military strikes Iran-backed forces in Iraq and Syria; Iran threatens attack after U.S. strikes; "Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice" premiere Jan 1 at 9pTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
30 Joulu 201939min

President rails against House Speaker Pelosi in twitter rant; Pelosi: President Trump abused power for "personal gain"; 12 killed, dozens injured in Kazakhstan plane crash; Tour helicopter with seven people on board missing in Hawaii;
McConnell, Schumer talks stall over rules for Senate trial; NYT: Dem officials see Sanders as "underestimated" in Iowa; Biden to visit Iowa in first campaign trip of 2020; Democratic candidates get personal on the campaign trail; Trump jokes movie will "never be the same" after his cameo cut from "Home Alone 2" in Canada; Fox News blames "Trump Derangement Syndrome" for movie edit despite clip being removed in 2014; Source: WH working on list of possible Pompeo replacements;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
27 Joulu 201940min

GOP Senator "disturbed" by McConnell's coordination with WH; Trump attacks Pelosi, Dems after calling for unity; U.S. Military on high alert for North Korea launch; 2020 Election could feature a record gender gap;
Dems, GOP at an impasse over rules for Senate trial; Pelosi claims lots of Dems are pushing to be impeachment managers; Trump gripes about impeachment process as trial looms; WaPo: Trump already looking for next Secy. of State; Trump claims impeachment is making it harder for him to work with other leaders; WaPo: U.S. developing options to combat Russian interference; NYT: Moderate Republicans consider the appeal of Joe Biden; Group of El Paso hispanics supports Trump's reelection; CNN Poll: 30% of latinos in Texas approve of Trump; Border hispanics campaign for Trump amid his rhetoric, wall; Hispanic Trump supporter: I don't think he's said racist things;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
26 Joulu 201938min

Trump attacks Pelosi, impeachment & FBI after call to troops; Giuliani: I've thought about being Trump's lawyer in Senate trial; Biden and Buttigieg target same voters in Iowa... Literally; At least five U.S. airports warn of potential measles exposure; A
Trump attacks Pelosi, impeachment & FBI after call to troops; Trump: McConnell can do whatever he wants in Senate trial; Ex-Bolton aide: He should come forward with what he knows; GOP Sources: McConnell open to setting rules of Senate impeachment trial without Schumer's support; Sources: Republicans want opening statements in Senate trial before decision on witness testimony; Schumer demands new docs from Trump Admin for Senate trial; Trump's lawyer gives ranting interview on Ukraine & impeachment; Giuliani: President Trump loves when I speak out; President Trump's lawyers on his legacy: "F*** it"; Moderate Iowa Dems say they're torn between Biden & Buttigieg; Klobuchar challenges Biden, Buttigieg for moderate Dem vote; NYT: Most Americans under 40 can't ID Biden by his picture; Progressives and moderates clash over "purity tests"; Warnings of potential measles exposure after confirmed cases in TX, CO, CA, IL, VA; Measles scare at multiple U.S. airports during busy holiday travel season; A historic year for politics in the U.S.; GOP Senate confirms record number of judges; Trump rises more than $100 million for reelection; More women, minorities running for Pres than ever; 2020 Dems split over direction of party, health care; Historic new class of Congressional Democrats; Longest government shutdown in U.S. history; President Trump vs. Speaker Nancy Pelosi; Robert Mueller releases report, ends Russia probe; President Trump not exonerated by Mueller report; Whistleblower complaint sparks Trump-Ukraine scandal; House leads impeachment inquiry of President Trump; House passes two articles of impeachment; Trump becomes third president impeached in history;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
24 Joulu 201940min

Schumer uses new ammo to push for witnesses, docs; Trump announces evangelical rally in Miami next week; House Dems say they still need McGahn to testify; House Democrats: McGahn testimony could result in more articles of impeachment against Trump;
Schumer renews push for docs amid newly released emails; New emails: aid freeze began 90 mins after Trump-Ukraine call; Email: WH asked officials to keep quiet over Ukraine aid freeze; Durbin: senators have gone too far in revealing trial votes; Dem sen: may vote to acquit if Dems don't connect dots in case; 200 evangelical leaders back Trump after popular Christian magazine calls for his removal from office; Trump goes after windmills at conservative rally; GOP leader McCarthy falsely claims FBI spied on Trump; Trump admin says courts shouldn't weigh in on McGahn testimony while impeachment proceedings are underway; Dems demand Mueller grand jury material for senate trial; McConnell: speaker Pelosi is trying to dictate senate trial by holding articles of impeachment; Biden scores new congressional endorsement from CA democrat; Source: North Korea's "Christmas Gift" could be new hard-line policy toward U.S.; Bolton: Lack of effective policy on North Korea puts U.S. forces and allies at "imminent" risk; Bolton accuses trump admin of bluffing on North Korea; 5 people sentenced to death over Khashoggi murder; Boeing CEO out after two deadly crashes, more 737 Max issues; Boeing stops production of 737 Max planes; Boeing CEO forced out amid tumultuous period for companyTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
23 Joulu 201940min

Sources: Dems privately preparing for Senate trial; CNN: Trump's Florida holiday raises concern among WH aides; Facing tough re-election, Sen. Jones talks impeachment vote; Biden: I've tried to focus on Trump, not attacking other Democratic candidates;
House leaves for holidays without sending articles to Senate; Pelosi invites Trump to deliver State of the Union Feb 4; Can Trump argue he hasn't been impeached if articles not sent?; Wash Post: Trump got Ukraine election conspiracy from Putin; Sources: Trump distressed Senate trial might be delayed; 25 Jewish members of Congress call for Trump adviser Stephen Miller to resign; Vulnerable Senate Dems risk re-election with impeachment vote; Rivals take on Buttigieg in final debate of the year; Biden: I am best to beat Trump and unite country; Trump attacks evangelical magazine after editor says he's "morally lost" & "should be removed"; WA State lawmaker accused of "domestic terrorism" uses Trump impeachment as defense;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
20 Joulu 201938min