CNN Political Briefing

President Joe Biden has been saying he plans to run for reelection for months. Now, it looks like a formal announcement is in sight. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down when we can expect...

21 Apr 20239min

Justice Samuel Alito gave the Supreme Court more time to deliberate on a case involving the abortion medication, mifepristone, with a decision expected Friday. That means the drug will stay on shelves...

20 Apr 202311min

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy introduced the GOP proposal to raise the debt ceiling on Capitol Hill today, while President Joe Biden spoke against it in nearby Maryland. CNN Political Director David Ch...

19 Apr 202310min

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is pushing back on Disney’s efforts to thwart his plan to bring more state control over the company – and that’s earning him flak from other GOP 2024 presidential hopefuls. C...

18 Apr 202310min

Congress and the Biden administration are once again at loggerheads over a potential debt ceiling crisis – and the possibility of defaulting on its debt for the first time in the United States’ histor...

17 Apr 202310min

Abortion and guns are two issues that animate Republicans and Democrats for different reasons and they were front and center today. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains what the Supreme Court...

14 Apr 202313min

Senate Democrats are trying to grant Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s request to temporarily replace her on the Judiciary committee while she recovers. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains why there’s...

13 Apr 202310min

The Republican 2024 primary field looks like it's going to grow, after Senator Tim Scott announced today he’s exploring a presidential run. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains how this race ...

12 Apr 202310min