CNN Political Briefing

As lawmakers head home for the holiday weekend, negotiators have yet to produce a deal on raising the debt ceiling. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains where negotiations stand between the W...

25 Touko 202310min

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has officially filed the paperwork to run for president, ahead of an expected announcement on Twitter. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains the response from DeS...

24 Touko 202310min

Congress is running out of time to raise the debt ceiling before the Treasury Department’s June 1st deadline. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains where negotiations stand between the White H...

23 Touko 202310min

South Carolina Senator Tim Scott has officially entered the 2024 Republican presidential race. CNN Political Director David Chalian dives into Scott’s political history and early campaign strategy. Wi...

22 Touko 202311min

The clock is ticking on Congress to raise the debt ceiling. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down the stakes of a government default and where negotiations stand. House Speaker Kevin McCart...

19 Touko 202311min

Former President Donald Trump has company. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains how the 2024 Republican presidential race is finally heating up. After months of anticipation, Florida Governor...

18 Touko 202310min

North Carolina and South Carolina are the latest states to move to restrict abortion access in a post-Roe reality. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down each bill and how Republicans in the...

17 Touko 202311min

President Joe Biden met with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and other congressional leaders to discuss raising the debt ceiling again. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains what came out of that...

16 Touko 202311min