Trump adds high profile, controversial picks to defense team; Parnas: Trump tried to fire Ukraine Amb. multiple times; Pentagon now says 11 service members hurt in Jan 8 missile strike; Trump: Impeachment trial is "rigging the election again against Berni
Sources: House Republicans no longer expected to defend Trump in impeachment trial; Sources: Trial expected to start with contentious day with Democrats trying to force witnesses; Pompeo says State Department will investigate possible surveillance of ex-U.S. Ambassador; Indicted Giuliani associate says he watched Trump order aide to fire U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine in 2018; Eleven troops being treated for concussion symptoms, transported from Iraq to Germany and Kuwait; Defense Official to CNN: Symptoms emerged days after the attack; Iran's Supreme Leader says U.S. was slapped in the face; Trump: Impeachment trial is "rigging the election again against Bernie Sanders"; Trump knocks Bloomberg campaign Ads as "vanity project"; Biden to NYT Editorial Board: "Not true" I hinted willingness to serve only one term; FBI arrests three alleged white supremacists ahead of gun rights rally in Virginia; New book: Trump "dressed down" top military officials in 2017 meeting, called them losers;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
17 Tammi 202039min
Chief Justice, Senators sworn in for Trump impeachment trial; House Democrats call on Senate to hear evidence from Giuliani associate in impeachment trial; Trump: Senate trial "should go very quickly";
House managers formally present articles to Senate; Senate expected to vote on whether to call trial witnesses; John Dean: I'd be astounded if Senate doesn't call witnesses; Senate impeachment starts as Giuliani associate implicates Trump; Ukraine's FM: I don't trust a word Parnas is saying; Ukraine launches investigation after text messages suggest surveillance on former U.S. Ambassador; Lawyer releases video showing Trump with Parnas at Mar-a-Lago; GAO: Trump Admin broke law by withholding Ukraine aid; Trump (again) insists he doesn't know Parnas after explosive claims implicate him in Ukraine scandal; Trump claims no knowledge of Rudy Giuliani letter to Zelensky; Giuliani associates says Ukraine scheme "all about 2020"; Trump still faces GOP challengers for the presidency despite many states cancelling GOP primaries; Buttigieg blitzes Iowa as impeachment trial takes four Senate Democrats off campaign trail; Impeachment trial takes four 2020 Dems off campaign trail; Sanders on impeachment trial: I'd rather be campaigning but I swore an oath; New Buttigieg Ads target Iowa counties Trump flipped; Source: Intel Officials don't want public hearings on worldwide threats after angering Trump last year; Putin's handpicked new PM takes over today after entire government resigns; Putin appears to cement grip on power by changing rules of Russian constitution;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
16 Tammi 202039min
House approves sending impeachment articles to the Senate, appoints 7 managers to serve as Senate prosecutors; Newly released letters, texts, notes show Giuliani's push to meet with Ukraine pres; Candidates make final cases to IA voters during CNN debate
Rep. Amash reacts to Pelosi's picks for impeachment managers; Yovanovitch wants investigation into "disturbing" surveillance; New letters: Giuliani had Trump's "knowledge and consent" to request meeting with Ukraine president; Klobuchar: there's a double standard for women in politics, but I can win presidency; Warren-Sanders feud takes center stage at CNN debate; Biden & Sanders spar over Iraq war vote during CNN debate; Candidates make final cases to Iowa voters during CNN debate; WH undecided on including Trump defenders in trial; Trump signs first phase of trade deal with China on the same day house delivers impeachment articles; Dow closes about 29k for first time as Trump signs phase one of trade deal with China; Any moment: Pelosi to sign article of impeachment;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
15 Tammi 20208min
Candidates make final preparations before CNN debate; House to vote tomorrow to send articles of impeachment to Senate; Burisma hack seems to mimic Russia's 2016 election interference; Trump on imminent threat: "It doesn't really matter";
Some GOP Senators open to impeachment process; Sen. Paul: GOP may have to call Hunter Biden in trial; Trump supposed to be in Davos during start of impeachment trial; McConnell slams Pelosi for delaying impeachment trial; McConnell: Impeachment trial to start on Tuesday; Sen. Paul: If witnesses are allowed, I'll call for Hunter Biden; McCarthy: By holding articles, Pelosi helps Biden's 2020 bid; Sanders attacks Biden's Iraq war vote ahead of CNN Debate; Biden touts electability against Trump in new Ad; DNC Chair defends process over concerns about diversity; Warren aide: Not looking for a fight with Sanders tonight; New Biden Ad: Trump has Joe Biden on the mind; Barr & Pompeo shift justification for Iran strike; Trump on imminent threat: "It doesn't really matter"; Russia accused of hacking company at center of impeachment; Burisma hack seems to mimic Russia's 2016 election interference; Cyber firm: Russia began hack at height of Trump's impeachment; Schiff: Russia is at it again, trying to help Trump; Biden Campaign: Hack proves Putin & Trump see Biden as threat; Pelosi demands Trump Admin brief Congress on Burisma hack;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
14 Tammi 202039min
Special Edition: CNN: state dept security officials weren't notified of "imminent" threats to 4 specific embassies, WH struggles to back up claim; Trump claims it doesn't matter if threats against U.S. were "imminent" because of Soleimani's past
Trump: WH has been consistent on threats from Iran; Trump officials struggle to defend claims of embassy plots; Esper: I saw no evidence of threats against four embassies; Iran accused of shooting protesters demonstrating against regime; Protesters in Iran call for regime's top leaders to step down; Pompeo: U.S. Strike on Iran's top general was part of a "bigger strategy"; Trump shares photoshopped image of Pelosi & Schumer wearing traditional Islamic clothing in front of Iran flag; Pelosi preps to hand over articles as reps still in dark over impeachment manager selection, Pelosi accusing McConnell of a "cover up"; McConnell blasts Pelosi for "weak impeachment case, says he's glad Pelosi realized she never had any "leverage"; GOP senator asks Trump to "not infect" trial with house reps; White House wants senate to be able to dismiss Trump charges; Pelosi: Senate must call witnesses or "pay a price"; Sen Collins and small group of GOP senators working on agreement to call impeachment witnesses; Schiff: we are considering subpoenaing Bolton; Trump: if senate holds impeachment trial, it gives dems credit; Candidates prepare for final debate before Iowa caucuses; Sources: Sanders told Warren in 2018 private meeting that a woman can't win; Sanders: "ludicrous" to believe I said that; Sanders slams Biden's Iraq war vote, Kerry says he's "distorting" Biden's record; Poll: Biden holds strong lead among African-American voters; Impeachment trial's impact on presidential campaigns; Cory Booker drops out of presidential race; Bloomberg: Dems in danger of repeating 2016; AG Barr on Pensacola attack: "this was an act of terrorism"; U.S. sending 21 Saudi cadets home after shooting; Australia drops carrots & sweet potatoes to starving wildlifeTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
13 Tammi 20206min
WH struggles to explain claim of "imminent threat"; Ukrainian Foreign Minister: Pilot's last words sounded "peaceful" before crash; Sen Bernie Sanders makes appearance with Larry David; Pelosi reveals she's ready to send articles of impeachment to Senate
Trump now claims at least 4 embassies were potential targets; Pompeo claims Congress briefed on Soleimani embassy threats but several lawmakers say they weren't; Pompeo on attack: Didn't know when or where, but threat imminent; Pompeo won't define "imminent" on threat from Iran; Surveillance video captures moment of Ukraine plane crash; Pompeo: U.S. believes Iran "likely" shot down passenger plane killing 176 on board; Newly weds, young children among 176 victims of plane crash; Russian ship comes dangerously close to U.S. Navy destroyer; ignoring repeated warnings; Russian ship nearly collides with Navy destroyer in Arabian sea; DOD: Video shows Russian aggression towards U.S. Navy ship; Pelosi reveals she's ready to send articles of impeachment to Senate next week; Trump: Pelosi should have sent impeachment articles to Senate long time ago; GOP Sources: Republicans want Trump acquitted by State of the Union on Feb 4; Sanders raises more money in fourth quarter than any other candidate; Biden, Warren, Buttigieg & Sanders tied at the top in NH poll; Steyer qualifies for debate, Booker says he bought his way onto stage; Biden uses Iran tensions to tout leadership experience in new Ad; DOJ review of Clinton's business dealings fizzles; DOJ: Not enough evidence to open formal investigation into Clinton's business dealings; Area roughly the size of South Carolina destroyed by wildfires; 30,000 attend climate change protest in Sydney amid wildfires; 18-million acres torched, 2,000 homes destroyed across country; 24 people charged with deliberately starting fires, scientists say climate change also to blame;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10 Tammi 202039min
U.S. Official: Iran mistakenly shot down Ukraine plane with two missiles; Iranian Officials: Ukraine plane was on fire before it crashed; CNN on the ground where Iranian missile hit in Iraq; Pelosi: McConnell not guaranteeing "fair" impeachment trial;
CNN obtains video that purports to show missile striking object in sky over Tehran; Iran State Media: U.S. invited to be present for plane crash investigation; Iran Officials: Black box of crashed Ukraine flight is "damaged"; Iran Official: May need outside help reading data on black box; Report: Ukrainian plane changed directions before crashing; UK Prime Minister: "Body of information" plane was mistakenly shot down by Iranian missile; Trump defends Iran strike, claims Iran was looking to blow up embassy; Pelosi: Cavalier attitude of President Trump is "stunning"; Pence: No doubt Iran was trying to kill Americans in revenge strike; GOP Rep Collins, Nikki Haley falsely claim Dems are mourning death of Iran's General; Iranian commander vows "harsher revenge" still to come; Iranian commander contradicts leaders, says strike is part of larger operation against U.S.; Pelosi defends decision to hold impeachment articles: I'll send when I'm ready, probably soon; Source: Pelosi privately signals she may send impeachment articles to Senate soon; Pelosi bucks Sen Democrats calling for her to send over impeachment articles; Dem Rep. Schiff: No plans for Bolton testimony in House Intel Cmte. ahead of Senate trial; Trump Admin delays disclosing secret service costs for first family's travel until after 2020 election; WaPo: First family's travel costs U.S. $13.6 Mil in one month; Trump Admin says protection costs would be used politically; Trump announces overhauling of 50-year-old rules, could hurt environment but speed up building projects;To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9 Tammi 202039min
Sources: U.S. believes Iran intentionally avoided hitting U.S. troops; Trump: Iran appears to be standing down after revenge strike; Gabbard: Trump admin failed to provide evidence of imminent threat
U.S. officials still concerned about threats from Iran's proxies; Trump: Iranian general should have been killed years ago; White House releases new photos of Trump consulting advisers last night in situation room; Trump opts not to use "big, powerful, accurate" missiles in retaliation for Iran strike; Iraqi military: two rockets land in Baghdad green zone, no casualties reported; Iran's supreme leader calls retaliation "a slap in the face" to U.S.; Satellite photos appear to show damage from Iran strikes; Gabbard: Trump admin failed to provide evidence of imminent threat; GOP Senator Lee: way this played out is "un-American" and "completely unacceptable" ; GOP senator calls Iran briefing "worst briefing I've had on a military issue in nine years"; Soleimani's tactics forced U.S. to change its strategy in IraqTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8 Tammi 202039min
