CNN Political Briefing

After months of criticism over the economy and inaction, Democratic leaders are feeling optimism after recent legislative wins while some Republican candidates are struggling to fundraise. CNN Politic...

19 Aug 20229min

Former President Donald Trump is at the center of two legal battles playing out today – a DOJ criminal investigation involving the FBI’s search and seizure at his Mar-a-Lago home and the other pertain...

18 Aug 202210min

Republican Congresswoman Liz Cheney – one of Trump’s fiercest critics – lost her reelection bid to rival Harriet Hageman in last night’s Wyoming primary. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains ...

17 Aug 20229min

Wyoming and Alaska are holding primary elections where two incumbent Republicans critics of former President Donald Trump are running to keep their jobs – Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney and Alaska Sen. Lisa ...

16 Aug 202210min

A new memo from the Biden administration shows Democrats will use popular wins in Congress as they stump ahead of the midterms. CNN Political Director David Chalian breaks down the political messaging...

15 Aug 20229min

A judge has unsealed the documents related to the FBI's search at Mar-a-Lago per the Justice Department's request and Former President Donald Trump's approval. CNN Political Director David Chalian bre...

12 Aug 202211min

As more general elections contests are solidifying, one trend is emerging – will voters follow former President Donald Trump and choose election deniers as leaders? CNN Political Director David Chalia...

11 Aug 20229min

A federal and state investigation into two separate matters involving former President Donald Trump escalated this week. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains how they’ve caused Trump and the ...

10 Aug 20228min