CNN Political Briefing

American officials believe Russia is moving towards an imminent invasion of Ukraine, despite Moscow claiming otherwise. CNN’s Zachary Wolf explains where the conflict stands and how Congress is planni...

17 Feb 20227min

If the conflict between Russia and Ukraine escalates, it could hurt Americans here at home, particularly in their pocketbooks. CNN’s Zachary Wolf explains that the conflict comes at a politically chal...

16 Feb 20228min

CNN’s Ronald Brownstein writes, “the pressures of the pandemic are reconfiguring the politics of education.” That’s what CNN’s Zachary Wolf explains in today’s CNN Political Briefing–frustration over ...

15 Feb 20228min

Early voting started today in Texas where a new voting law is being put to the test. Election officials are already running into problems, as CNN Politics Senior Writer Zachary Wolf explains. He break...

14 Feb 20228min

Polls are snapshots in time, but often helpful to get a sense of where people stand on key issues–especially heading into a midterm year. CNN Senior Political Analyst & Reality Check host John Avlon d...

11 Feb 20229min

Today President Biden visited Virginia to discuss a key component of his Build Back Better agenda – lowering prescription drug prices. CNN Senior Political Analyst & Reality Check host John Avlon expl...

10 Feb 20229min

Republican Leaders Mitch McConnell and Kevin McCarthy are at odds over the recent RNC censure of two GOP lawmakers. CNN Senior Political Analyst & Reality Check host John Avlon explains which Republic...

9 Feb 20229min

The Supreme Court allowed a controversial congressional map drawn by Alabama Republicans to remain in place Monday, putting the lower court’s ruling on hold. CNN Senior Political Analyst & Reality Che...

8 Feb 20227min