Acting Spy Chief To Testify Next Week About Whistleblower Complaint; Trump Vs. Newsom; Are Democrats Hurting Themselves?

President-elect Trump announced several key appointments Tuesday evening, including naming Fox News host and Army veteran Pete Hegseth as his pick for secretary of defense, GOP lawyer Bill McGinley as White House counsel, John Ratcliffe as CIA director, and Rep. Mike Waltz as national security adviser. Trump also announced Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will lead the new “Department of Government Efficiency.” Plus, Donie O'Sullivan checks back in with a January 6th rioter and grandmother now in prison who is convinced Trump is going to pardon her.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

13 Nov 202447min

President-elect Donald Trump is in the process of filling several key positions for his new administration. Tonight, we learned he has asked Republican Rep. Mike Waltz of Florida to serve as his national security adviser, according to a source. Also, the New York Times is reporting that Sen. Marco Rubio is expected to be named his secretary of state. Earlier it was announced Trump picked Rep. Elise Stefanik as UN ambassador and Stephen Miller is expected to serve as his White House deputy chief of staff for policy. CNN’s Kaitlan Collins joins Anderson with more on the jockeying among Trump allies at Mar-a-Lago. Also, a conviction in the 2017 murders of two Indiana teenage girls and the video from the cell phone of one of the victim’s that played a part. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12 Nov 202445min

There's been a flurry of activity at Mar-a-Lago, with individuals eager to get face time with the president-elect and jockeying for positions in his administration. CNN's Kaitlan Collins has more details on the recent activity in West Palm Beach, Florida and on the post-election day relationship between Donald Trump and his tech-tycoon supporter, Elon Musk. Plus, a closer look at Trump’s successful effort to win more support from Black voters.  CNN’s Omar Jimenez reports from Philadelphia.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

9 Nov 202448min

President-elect Donald Trump has named his campaign manager, Susie Wiles, as his White House chief of staff. She is his first cabinet pick and will be the first woman ever to hold the title. We have new details on the other names being considered for high-profile positions. Plus, former deputy FBI director Andrew McCabe on what the Justice Department could look like in a second Trump administration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

8 Nov 202448min

Donald Trump is preparing to return to the White House and the greatest hope of many Republicans and the worst fears of many Democrats are now becoming a reality. We break down the implications of Trump’s historic and sweeping presidential victory and the monumental shift in American politics.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

7 Nov 202448min

All across the United States, from Arizona to Pennsylvania, Michigan to Georgia, and battlegrounds in between, the final hours are underway in one of the closest and most consequential presidential races ever. CNN is projecting Donald Trump will win the states of Florida, Missouri, Tennessee, Alabama, and Oklahoma. CNN is projecting Maryland, Massachusetts, and the District of Columbia will go to Kamala Harris.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

6 Nov 202459min

The first votes of Election Day 2024 are just a couple hours away and close to 80 million early ballots have been cast. Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are spending their final night on the campaign trail making two very different campaign pitches in Pittsburgh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

5 Nov 202447min

With just four days left, both candidates are in Wisconsin tonight; a so-called Blue Wall state that is critical for both campaigns. CNN’s John King has the latest polling. Plus, the Supreme Court on Friday left in place a Pennsylvania court ruling that is expected to expand backup options for voters whose ballots are rejected for technical reasons, in a defeat for Republicans in the crucial battleground state. Elie Honig explains what this is all about. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2 Nov 202445min