With only 13 days left until Election Day, Kamala Harris faces undecided voters at a CNN town hall in Pennsylvania.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A major moment in this unprecedented election is about to happen in Pennsylvania at CNN’s town hall with Kamala Harris. The vice president will face undecided voters who might ultimately reach their decisions tonight with only 13 days left until Election Day. Our John King covers the latest messaging from Kamala Harris that may resonate with swing state voters.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The former president's one-time chief of staff, retired four-star Marine Corps General John Kelly, is slamming his former boss in two separate interviews, just 14 days before the election. Meanwhile, the campaign and another former chief of staff are coming to Trump’s defense. Former Maine Republican Senator William Cohen, who served as defense secretary in the Clinton Administration, and CNN Military Analyst and retired Army Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling, weigh in. Also, reaction from Vermont Independent Senator Bernie Sanders and his take on the state of the 2024 election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jon Favreau, a former speechwriter for President Obama, joins Anderson to talk about social conservatives supporting Vice President Harris and what he thinks about former President Obama's appearances on the campaign trail. Plus, CNN's John King has his latest installment of his "All Over the Map" series. He’s talking with Michigan autoworkers, key voters in a crucial state. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump both spent the day campaigning in the battleground state of Michigan. Harris spoke about Trump's alleged exhaustion, while Trump again suggested this morning that Abraham Lincoln should have cut a deal to “settle” the Civil War. Plus, Elon Musk campaigns for Trump near Philadelphia. CNN's Sunlen Serfaty looks at why the tech billionaire decided to dive into politics now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kamala Harris is campaigning in Wisconsin and our panel answers if this is what Harris should be doing and if she is doing enough. Plus, Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar has been reportedly killed by the IDF and Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro joins to comment. This as Secretary of State Blinken says the United States will redouble efforts to end the conflict in Gaza after Sinwar’s death.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vice President Kamala Harris said her presidency will not “be a continuation of Joe Biden’s presidency” during a tense interview on Fox News where she also said the American people are tired of divisive political rhetoric. Meanwhile, Donald Trump on Wednesday repeated his false claim about Haitian migrants eating pets in Springfield, Ohio, during a town hall with Latino voters. And at an all-female town hall, Trump declared himself the “father of IVF.” Plus, 35 years after killing their parents, new evidence comes to light in the Lyle and Erik Menendez case. Will it lead to their freedom? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Three weeks until Election Day, Vice President Kamala Harris participated in a town hall event with Charlamagne Tha God in an effort to shore up Black voters. Meanwhile, former President Trump’s recent events, including his town hall last night in Pennsylvania where he ended it by playing his music and dancing in front of the crowd for more than 30 minutes, raises questions for some about his mental state. Plus, legendary journalist Bob Woodward's new book “War” is full of behind-the-scenes details about Trump's post presidency conversations with Vladimir Putin, and fears Trump's former top general has about a possible second Trump term. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump held dueling events in the pivotal battleground state of Pennsylvania tonight with just weeks until Election Day. In Erie, Harris slammed Trump's comment suggesting that the U.S. military should handle “the enemy from within” on Election Day. Harris told her supporters that "he would use the military to go after them…and we know who he would target, because he has attacked them before: Journalists whose stories who he doesn’t like, election officials who refuse to cheat by finding extra votes for him, judges who insist on following the law instead of bending to his will. This is among the reasons I believe so strongly that a second Trump term would be a huge risk for America, and dangerous.” Also tonight, Anderson speaks with Rachel Goldberg and Jon Polin, the parents of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, the 23-year-old Israeli-American hostage murdered a month-and-a-half ago by Hamas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With 25 days left until the election, former President Donald Trump held a rally in Aurora, Colorado where he stirred up fear of migrants, repeatedly attacked the state's Governor Jared Polis, and falsely claimed Vice President Harris used a prompter at her Univision town hall on Thursday. Perspective from Democratic congressman Jason Crow who represents Colorado's sixth congressional district, which includes Aurora. Also tonight, the death toll from Hurricane Milton rises to at least 17 as residents on both coasts of Florida try to recover. Randi Kaye is live from Palm Beach Gardens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Several tornadoes hit one after another in parts of Florida. Along with tornadoes, Hurricane Milton brought more than a foot of rain in some places, which combined with the storm surge sent water rising faster than some people could flee. We bring you the latest on the recovery and response efforts to Hurricane Milton.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anderson is on the ground in Bradenton, Florida as Hurricane Milton makes landfall. Holmes Beach Police Chief William Tokajer joins to provide updates from Palmetto and insights on how many people have likely evacuated his jurisdiction. Plus, Tampa Mayor Jane Castor joins as more than 500,000 Florida homes and businesses are without power.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Milton is back at Category 5 hurricane strength and is still on track to make landfall on Florida's Gulf Coast Wednesday night. Officials are pleading with Floridians to "get out," warning that they face life-threatening conditions if they stay.  Highways are backed up and some gas stations are running low on fuel as residents heed the warnings and evacuate. Anderson speaks to FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell. Plus, new revelations in legendary journalist Bob Woodward's new book, including multiple phone calls between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin after the former president left office. CNN's Jamie Gangel has the details.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One of the fastest-growing hurricanes on record is barreling toward the United States and is expected to make landfall on Florida’s Gulf Coast Wednesday night. Hurricane Milton rapidly intensified at a mind-boggling rate into a Category 5 over the record-warm Gulf of Mexico. The dangerous eye and eyewall could come ashore anywhere from Cedar Key at the north to Naples at the south – including possibly in the Tampa or Fort Myers areas. Anderson speaks to Chief Barbara Tripp of Tampa's Fire Rescue on how her city is preparing. Plus, Anderson's conversation with Yifat Zailer, a prominent voice for the families of those kidnapped by Hamas during their terror attack on Israel on October 7th, one year ago today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former President Obama will launch a 27-day series of campaign events for Vice President Harris next week, starting in Pennsylvania. The Thursday rally in Pittsburgh will be the first in a string of events Obama plans to hold across electoral battlegrounds in the weeks ahead of Election Day, according to a senior Harris campaign official. This election, in Obama’s view, is an “all hands on deck” moment, aides have said. Randi Kaye looks at Harris and Obama's shared journey through political history. Plus, The New York Times' Ryan Mac and national columnist for The Washington Post Philip Bump give their take on the alliance between former President Trump and Elon Musk. The Tesla CEO will be joining Trump at his return to Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, according to a campaign official. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Republican congresswoman Liz Cheney, a staunch conservative, joined Kamala Harris on stage in the swing-state of Wisconsin, where she asked voters to “reject the depraved cruelty” of former president Donald Trump and back Vice President Harris in November’s election. Cheney is also one of four prominent previous pro-Trump Republican women who will make the case against voting for Trump at a fireside chat in Montgomery, Pennsylvania next week. Tonight, Anderson speaks to one of the four, Cassidy Hutchinson, former top aide to White House chief of staff Mark Meadows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A federal judge unsealed a 165-page court filing that gives the most comprehensive narrative to date of the 2020 election subversion case against former President Trump. The document comes from Special Counsel Jack Smith's office and argues that the actions Trump took to overturn that election were in his private capacity - as a candidate - rather than in his official capacity, as a president. That argument comes after the Supreme Court’s decision in July, which granted the former president sweeping immunity for official actions but left the door open for prosecutors to pursue Trump for unofficial steps he took. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tim Walz and JD Vance faced off in a civil, policy-focused vice presidential debate in New York City. CNN brings you an instant poll on the debate. Panel members Scott Jennings, Ashley Allison, Alyssa Farah Griffin, and David Axelrod join to give reaction and break down key moments from tonight.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tim Walz and JD Vance faced off in a civil, policy-focused vice presidential debate in New York City. Our panel shares key moments from the debate and provides their analysis. Panel members include David Axelrod, Van Jones, Alyssa Farah Griffin, and David Urban. Plus, Donald Trump Jr. joins CNN to answer if he wants his father to do another debate with Harris after we he saw on stage tonight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The political spotlight is on New York City as Tim Walz and JD Vance are about to face one another on the vice presidential debate stage. This as Israel is assessing the extent of damage from a major missile attack from Iran.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

At least 128 people have died across six states after Helene. Officials fear that number could rise. Nearly 2 million customers still don’t have power and countless families have no idea if their loved ones survived the storm's rampage with cell phone outages in Western North Carolina and other hard-hit areas. Many survivors also in need of water and food. Anderson speaks to Asheville Fire Department Assistant Chief Jeremy Knighton, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper, and Chef José Andrés from World Central Kitchen. And the Israeli military launches what it calls a “limited ground operation" in southern Lebanon aimed at Hezbollah. CNN’s Jeremy Diamond is on the ground in Northern Israel with the latest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After visiting the border, Vice President Kamala Harris speaks in Arizona to a crowd where she vowed to resurrect a bipartisan border security bill that she says was "tanked" by Donald Trump. Scott Jennings, Gretchen Carlson, and Van Jones join to give reaction. Plus, at least 45 storm-related deaths are reported in 5 states and millions are without power after Hurricane Helene makes landfall.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The extremely dangerous Category 4 Hurricane Helene, which is now 400 miles wide, is now pushing a storm surge that officials are now calling “unsurvivable.” Some coastal areas are now already flooding. Storm warnings are in effect in as far north as North Carolina. AC360 provides the latest on this potentially catastrophic storm.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today Republican Congressman Clay Higgins amplified the recent hateful campaign against Haitian immigrants, posting on social media that they are “thugs” and “slapstick gangsters” who needed to get “their a** out of our country.” Higgins has since deleted the post and he told CNN he did not regret his comments. The chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus, Democratic Rep. Steven Horsford, joins 360° to discuss the efforts to censure Higgins over the post. Horsford is also calling on the House Committee on Ethics to investigate Higgins’ actions. Plus, the latest on Hurricane Helene and the final preparations under way along Florida’s Big Bend, before it makes landfall as potentially one of the largest storms in a century. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Six weeks until election day and the presidential race is exceedingly close. Among likely voters nationwide, a new CNN poll finds 48% support Harris and 47% Trump, a margin that suggests no clear leader in the race. Plus, evacuations and preparations are underway in Florida ahead of Helene, which threatens to hit as the strongest hurricane to make landfall in the United States in over a year. Helene has strengthened this evening and now has winds of 60 mph, according to the 8 p.m. advisory from the National Hurricane Center. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We have breaking news on a possible campaign stop at the southern border for Vice President Harris aimed at closing the gap with former President Trump in Arizona. New polling shows Trump is ahead, 50 percent to 45 percent, in that battleground state. Plus, veteran strategists and political power couple James Carville and Mary Matalin join us to give their take on the state of the race and discuss the upcoming documentary “Carville: Winning is Everything, Stupid” set to premiere October 5 at 7pm ET on CNN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There’s breaking news in CNN's exclusive investigation into disturbing online posts made years ago by Republican nominee for North Carolina governor Mark Robinson, as questions swirl about how former President Trump will deal with the brewing scandal in the crucial swing state. Plus, Anderson speaks with two young women whose 24-year-old sister, Eden Yerushalmi, was one of the six Israeli hostages recently executed in a tunnel by Hamas.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a CNN exclusive investigation, our KFile team uncovered startling comments on a porn site made by Mark Robinson, who is now running to be the Republican governor of North Carolina. More than a decade ago, Robinson made a series of inflammatory comments on a pornography website’s message board, in which he referred to himself as a “black NAZI!” and expressed support for reinstating slavery. Robinson denies the charges and vows to stay in the race. KFile Senior Editor Andrew Kaczynski joins Anderson with the details. Plus, Vice President Kamala Harris holds a major campaign event with Oprah Winfrey that is live streamed from the battleground state of Michigan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Another Trump surrogate takes a jibe at Vice President Kamala Harris for not having biological children. Hear what the former President had to say when asked about it today. Plus, a day after hundreds of Hezbollah pagers exploded with devastating artillery consequences across Lebanon, now its walkie-talkies being targeted as well, and the death toll is rising. CNN’s Ben Wedeman is in Beirut tonight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former President Donald Trump attended a town hall in Flint, Michigan tonight, his first event since the apparent attempt on his life on Sunday. Anderson speaks to The New York Times' Maggie Haberman about Trump's current state of mind. Plus, a sprawling coordinated attack in Lebanon against Hezbollah operatives with hundreds of pagers reportedly secretly filled with explosive then detonated remotely and simultaneously. We have new reporting on who’s behind it, and how they did it.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The latest on the apparent assassination attempt on the former President on Sunday near his golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida. Plus, the mayor of Springfield, Ohio speaks to Anderson following more threats to elementary schools in the city after false claims about Haitian immigrants made by Donald Trump and his running mate, Ohio Senator JD Vance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a press conference filled with falsehoods, the former president defended his ties to a true racist conspiracy-peddler, as the Ohio city they're both pushing anti-immigrant conspiracies about is hit with bomb threats at local schools. Plus, Dr. Sanjay Gupta on Tua Tagovailoa's injury in Thursday night’s Dolphins-Bills game, the third concussion the quarterback has suffered during his NFL career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he won’t participate in another debate with Vice President Kamala Harris. “THERE WILL BE NO THIRD DEBATE!” Trump posted on Truth Social, referencing his first face-off with President Joe Biden in June and his second with Harris on Tuesday. Meanwhile, the vice president has kicked off a tour of swing states. She made two stops in North Carolina today; a state Democrats have haven't won since 2008 but think they can now. Democratic North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper joins Anderson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The first presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump drew an estimated 67.1 million viewers across 17 television networks, according to Nielsen data. Our panel discusses what impact each candidates’ performance, and Taylor Swift's Harris endorsement of Harris, might have on the race with just 55 days to go until election day. Plus, House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi joins AC360° with her thoughts on last night's debate and the current state of the race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was a historic night in the race for the White House with a current vice president debating a former president of the United States. Our panel of political analysts review the key moments from the debate as voters decide which campaign to support.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was a historic night in the race for the White House with a current vice president debating a former president of the United States. Our panel of political analysts review the key moments from the debate as voters decide which campaign to support.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It is a momentous night for America as we await for Kamala Harris and Donald Trump meet face-to-face and debate. This will be the first time a sitting vice president and former president will go head-to-head in a presidential debate. Our political team breaks down the strategies and stakes for each campaign.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are gearing up for tomorrow’s high-stakes presidential debate, their first face-to-face encounter, as new polls show the race remains tight. Anderson and our panel discuss tactics and preparation. Plus, we remember the life and legacy of actor James Earl Jones who died today at the age of 93.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lawyers for former President Donald Trump and E. Jean Carroll squared off today in a Manhattan courtroom for oral arguments with Trump’s legal team trying to convince a federal appeals court he should get a new trial after a jury last year found he sexually abused, defamed the one-time columnist, and awarded Carroll $5 million in damages. Speaking to reporters after the hearing, Trump lashed out at Carroll and several other women who have accused him of sexual assault. Plus, a relative of Georgia Alapachee High School shooting victim Cristina Irimie describes her as "a wonderful woman with a big heart and a good soul." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a dramatic development in connection to the tragic high school shooting in Georgia, the father of the 14-year-old suspect has been arrested in connection with the shooting. He is facing several charges including four counts of involuntary manslaughter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Four people were killed, and nine others hospitalized today in a shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia. The suspected shooter, a 14-year-old student at the school, was taken into custody by school resource officers who engaged him, according to authorities. CNN Chief Law Enforcement and Intelligence Analyst John Miller and retired FBI Supervisory Special Agent Daniel Brunner join AC360 with the latest developments and analysis. Plus, breaking news tonight on the presidential race. Former Republican congresswoman Liz Cheney, a conservative from the deep red state of Wyoming, says she’s voting for Vice President Kamala Harris this November. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A look at how the post-Labor Day sprint for the White House is shaping up. Also, a look at how the presidential election could be tied at 269 electoral votes for each party. Plus, a Trump volunteer was just barred from the campaign for saying a key battleground state is no longer a battleground state.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Polo Sandoval has the latest details on the accident in New Jersey that killed NHL star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother who were struck by a suspected drunken driver while riding bikes, hours before they were to serve as groomsmen in their sister’s wedding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dana Bash previews her exclusive sit-down interview with Vice President Kamala Harris and Tim Walz. She gives insight into what to was discussed in the interview and what their demeanor was like.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy talks with Anderson about how parental stress is a significant public health issue and what can be done to address the problem.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nic Robertson has the details on an Israeli citizen's rescue and his return to his family who thought he was dead. Plus, as the Harris campaign tries to woo Evangelicals, family members of the late Reverend Billy Graham spoke with Randi Kaye to discuss their famous patriarch and whether, as his son has suggested, he was a Trump supporter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former National Security Adviser Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster joins Anderson to talk about his new book At War with Ourselves: My Tour of Duty in the Trump White House, which details McMaster’s 13 months as President Trump’s National Security Adviser. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former President Donald Trump on Friday said that he’s “very honored” to have independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s endorsement, calling Kennedy a “great asset” while floating the possibility of appointing Kennedy to a role in his administration if he’s reelected. Anderson Cooper speaks with Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s cousin, former congressman Patrick Kennedy, to get his reaction to today’s endorsement. Plus, comedian and former U.S. Senator Al Franken on the Democrats’ strategy to paint the former President as “small”, “unserious” and “weird.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vice President Kamala Harris is accepting her party’s historic nomination at the Democratic National Convention where she will make her pitch to voters and tell her own story. The primetime lineup has been filled with key speakers including former Rep. Gabby Giffords, Sen. Mark Kelly, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vice President Kamala Harris is accepting her party’s historic nomination at the Democratic National Convention where she will make her pitch to voters and tell her own story. The primetime lineup has been filled with key speakers including former Rep. Gabby Giffords, Sen. Mark Kelly, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vice presidential nominee Gov. Tim Walz will soon deliver the keynote address at the Democratic National Convention. Other star appearances include former President Bill Clinton, former Rep. Nancy Pelosi, Oprah Winfrey, Gov. Wes Moore, poet Amanda Gorman, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vice presidential nominee Gov. Tim Walz will soon deliver the keynote address at the Democratic National Convention. Other star appearances include former President Bill Clinton, former Rep. Nancy Pelosi, Oprah Winfrey, Gov. Wes Moore, poet Amanda Gorman, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former First Lady Michelle Obama and former President Barack Obama speak at the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's night two of the Democratic National Convention where Harris symbolically accepted her historic presidential nomination in a video appearance after a rollicking roll call in Chicago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Biden was greeted with a lengthy standing ovation and chants of “thank you, Joe” when he took to the stage on the first night of the Democratic National Convention and made the case for the party’s historic presidential nominee, Kamala Harris. She appeared on stage earlier to thank Biden for his “historic leadership” and call for party unity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's the first night of the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois with remarks from Hillary Clinton, Sen. Laphonza Butler, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former President Donald Trump said the Presidential Medal of Freedom, which honors civilians, “is actually much better” than the Medal of Honor, because service members who receive the nation’s highest military decoration are often wounded or awarded it posthumously. Anderson Cooper speaks to two former Republican congressman, Navy SEAL Scott Taylor and current Lieutenant Colonel in the Wisconsin Air National Guard Adam Kinzinger, about Trump's comments. Plus, CNN's Nick Paton Walsh inside Russia, with Ukrainian forces who've been letting Vladimir Putin know what it's like to be invaded. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The former President says he's entitled to attack his opponent Vice President Kamala Harris personally, and much more, at a press conference that was supposed to be about the economy. Plus, CNN's Elle Reeve visits a Trump store in a key electoral state run by a black supporter of the former President. What she and her customers see in Trump, and whether he can appeal to black voters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Senator Bernie Sanders tells Anderson what he thinks of a recent Republican talking point labeling Vice President Kamala Harris' policies even further left, plus his thoughts on the state of the race. Also tonight, new reporting from the Washington Post that just a few weeks after shopping his endorsement to the Trump campaign, Robert F. Kennedy Jr tried to do something similar with the Harris campaign. Washington Post National political reporter Michael Scherer talks to Anderson about Kennedy's outreach.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New reporting tonight, including from The New York Times' Maggie Haberman, that former President Donald Trump is still struggling with how to campaign against Vice President Kamala Harris. Anderson Cooper speaks to Maggie Haberman, on what she's hearing from Trump world. Also tonight, CNN investigates a tech start-up promoted by JD Vance as a way to help the people in eastern Kentucky. What actually happened to the company, the workers and the future they were promised. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former President Donald Trump returned to X, the social media site formerly known as Twitter, for the first time in nearly a year today, sharing new campaign videos and making several posts. Tonight, despite a roughly 30-minute delay, the former president sat down for a live-streamed interview with the platform's CEO Elon Musk. Plus, John King's "All Over The Map" series continues, this time in the Philadelphia suburbs which could swing the election.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wrapping up a week of campaigning, Vice President Kamala Harris and running mate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz continued their campaign swing through key battleground states today with an event in Arizona, while former President Donald Trump holds a rally tonight in Montana. Plus, CNN Brasil's Stêvão Limana is on the scene in the Brazilian city of Vinhedo, where a passenger plane crashed and killed all 61 people on board. John Berman speaks to CNN safety analyst and former FAA Safety inspector David Soucie about what might have gone wrong. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former President Donald Trump held a long, rambling press conference at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida this afternoon, where he touched on everything from Vice President Harris' race, the economy, abortion, crowd size, and the January 6th attack on the Capitol. The former president also agreed to debate Vice President Harris on ABC on September 10. “I’m glad that he’s finally agreed to a debate on September 10th. I’m looking forward to it, and I hope he shows up,” Vice President Harris told reporters before boarding Air Force Two in Detroit, after an event with the United Auto Workers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vice President Kamala Harris, along with her new running mate Gov. Tim Walz, and Donald Trump’s running mate, Sen. JD Vance, went head-to-head Wednesday, campaigning in separate events in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Harris and Walz also spoke in Detroit tonight after Vance held campaign events in Michigan earlier in the day. Our political team dives into the key moments from the campaign trail. Plus, new details on why three Taylor Swift concerts in Austria have been cancelled over an alleged planned terrorist attack in the Vienna region. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vice President Kamala Harris and her newly announced running mate Minnesota Governor Tim Walz held their first joint rally in Philadelphia tonight.  "He really does shine a light on a brighter future that we can build together," said Harris of Walz at the event.  She also said when you compare Walz’s resume to Trump’s running mate, JD Vance, “It’s like a matchup between the varsity team and the JV squad." In response to the new Harris-Walz ticket, former President Trump called them "the most radical left duo in American history.” AC360° hears from a co-chair of the Harris-Walz campaign and the Tim Pawlenty, the former Republican governor of Minnesota. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Multiple sources tell CNN that Vice President Kamala Harris has focused in on Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as potential running mates. She is expected to announce her decision Tuesday afternoon. Plus, the National Hurricane Center is warning of "potentially historic rainfall" and "catastrophic flooding" for parts of Georgia and the Carolinas over the next few days due to Tropical Storm Debby. Isabel Rosales is live from Savannah, Georgia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sources tell CNN that Vice President Kamala Harris is set to meet with her six potential VP contenders this weekend. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, Arizona Senator Mark Kelly and Minnestoa Governor Tim Walz are said to be the top recommendations from her team. Plus, a big legal development today that could become another twist in the former president's legal saga. The federal election interference case against Donald Trump is back in the hands of D.C. District Court Judge Tanya Chutkan.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In about three hours, an American jet will touch down on U.S. soil, capping the largest prisoner exchange with Russia since the Cold War. Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan were among the dozens of released prisoners in the exchange.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kamala Harris speaks live from Houston, this after Donald Trump made comments questioning Harris’ racial identity at the National Association of Black Journalists convention. Then, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker joins to weigh in on Trump’s comments today and Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anderson Cooper speaks to possible Democratic running mate Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. He gives his take on the former president's comments in his state this past weekend and shares how he believes Vice President Harris could define her campaign. Plus, Ben Wedeman reports from Beirut on the implications of Israel's airstrike in Lebanon’s capital which the IDF says killed one of Hezbollah's top military commanders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper has taken himself out of the running to be Kamala Harris’ vice presidential pick. Virginia Senator Tim Kaine, the 2016 democratic vice-presidential nominee, weighs in on the process and some of the potential hurdles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ending a busy political week, Vice President Kamala Harris receives a crucial endorsement from the Obamas. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, while his running mate tried to cleanup his remarks about Democrats and "childless cat ladies."  Plus, Gary Tuchman heads to a battleground county in the battleground state of Michigan to speak with voters about who they're leaning towards supporting in November.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Biden delivered his Oval Office address to the nation, speaking about his decision not to seek reelection. The President made the case that while he believes his record as President warranted a second term, that “nothing,” including “personal ambition,” can get in the way of “saving our democracy" and that "the best way forward is to pass the torch to a new generation." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vice President Kamala Harris held the first rally of her 2024 presidential campaign in Milwaukee today, where she told supporters that she will spend the coming weeks "continuing to unite" the Democratic Party. Plus, New Jersey Democratic Senator Cory Booker talks to Anderson about Harris’ candidacy and shares his reaction to the “DEI” attacks against her from Republican lawmakers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vice President Kamala Harris made her first campaign appearance today, visiting her headquarters in Wilmington, Delaware. In her remarks, Harris came out swinging against former President Trump while citing her background as a former prosecutor. "I took on perpetrators of all kinds. Predators who abused women, fraudsters who ripped off consumers, cheaters who broke the rules for their own gain. So hear me when I say, I know Donald Trump's type," said Harris. President Biden also joined by phone, breaking his silence to introduce Harris. Plus, Senator Bernie Sanders joins Anderson and shares his thoughts on the Harris campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An unprecedented night in both American politics and history, after President Joe Biden abruptly ended his candidacy this afternoon, the first sitting President that has done so this late in an election cycle. Shortly after the announcement, President Biden fully endorsed his Vice President Kamala Harris to take up the Democratic ticket. Anderson Cooper and Jake Tapper host special coverage of a monumental day.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New reporting from veteran journalist Carl Bernstein on the immediate future of President Biden's campaign and the major donors trying to get him to end his campaign. Plus, new details on the gunman who tried to assassinate former President Donald Trump at his Pennsylvania rally last weekend. What the shooter was doing leading up to the event. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With continued calls from inside the Democratic Party for President Biden to drop out of the presidential race, senior-most White House advisors say they haven’t discussed Biden dropping out. Plus, it’s the final day of the Republican National Convention where Hulk Hogan, Dana White, among others are speaking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are live on day three of the Republican National Convention where former Trump rival North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum delivers remarks. Plus, according to sources, President Biden is “receptive” in discussions about his future. This as Biden also tests positive for Covid at a crucial time for his campaign.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Delegates are expecting Donald Trump’s and JD Vance’s return to the Republican National Convention tonight. CNN’s special live convention coverage brings you the latest analysis and guest speakers from the event.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our panel of experts break down the latest events happening at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Remarks from top speakers of the night are carried live.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Biden addresses the nation from the Oval Office, a day after the most serious attempted presidential assassination since Ronald Reagan was shot in 1981, and less than a day before the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. Anderson speaks to House Speaker Mike Johnson ahead of the President's address. Also, perspective from Pulitzer-prize winning presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Biden hits the campaign trail in Michigan, as he tries to capitalize on what his campaign believes was a good performance at last night's press conference. Plus, in a new interview, CNN’s Bianna Golodryga speaks to one of four hostages rescued by Israeli defense forces last month.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Biden held the most high-pressure presidential news conference in modern history this evening, with nothing less than his future candidacy on the line. Plus, new reporting from Jeff Zeleny about Nancy Pelosi, former President Barack Obama, and their efforts involving any possible exit by Biden from the campaign.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Despite Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer saying just Tuesday that he's "with Joe," new reporting tonight from legendary investigative journalist Carl Bernstein suggests Schumer’s words didn’t reflect his true feelings of President Biden’s campaign. Plus, Danny Freeman speaks with young voters in the critical battleground state of Pennsylvania to gauge their enthusiasm for November's election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

House and Senate Democrats met behind closed doors today to discuss President Biden's future at the top of the ticket. Plus, former President Trump's first public event since the day after the CNN debate 12 days ago.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A top Parkinson's disease specialist held a meeting with President Biden's physician at the White House earlier this year, though the circumstances surrounding the meeting are unclear. Anderson talks it over with Dr. Jonathan Reiner, a CNN Medical Analyst. The reporting comes as concern grows over the President's health, with the White House saying again today that the need for him to get a cognitive test is "not warranted." Plus, CNN's John King has a new installment of his “All Over the Map” series from a town in a swing state talking to voters torn over their choice in November. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Six days after his halting performance on the debate stage, concern is mounting for President Biden's candidacy— even within his own administration. Jeff Zeleny also reports on the president's very apparent embrace of VP Kamala Harris, as well as the succession plan taking shape should he quit the race. Plus, Randi Kaye visits the battleground state of Georgia for our 53% series and talks with a group of women, who were initially undecided, to see if last week's debate changed their minds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anderson speaks to Rep. Lloyd Doggett of Texas, who today became the first sitting Democratic member of Congress to call on President Biden to withdraw from the presidential race. Plus, CNN's Elle Reeve speaks to voters in the "Never Trump" movement, and their reaction to President Biden's debate performance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Biden slammed the Supreme Court's decision on presidential immunity, which ruled that presidents have absolute immunity from prosecution for official acts. The president's comments come as he faces increasing turmoil about his health and fitness for office. Plus, Steven Bannon reports to prison, but not before delivering a message to supporters.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More than 51 million people watched last night's historic presidential debate, and today Team Biden is trying to subdue any panic after the President's performance. CNN’s Arlette Saenz has new reporting from inside the Biden campaign. Plus, what voters in the host state and swing state of Georgia took from the debate and whether it changed how they plan to vote. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Counting down to the CNN Presidential Debate, Anderson Cooper and Erin Burnett anchor with a panel of CNN experts including: John King, David Axelrod, Abby Phillip, David Urban, Van Jones, Kate Bedingfield, Scott Jennings, Alyssa Farah Griffin, Audie Cornish, Chris Wallace, Kaitlan Collins and Kasie Hunt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In 24 hours, President Biden and former President Donald Trump will square off on the CNN debate stage, and the list of superlatives attached to the event is long: the earliest general election debate ever, the first debate between a president and former president and the first with a convicted felon, to name a few. Kristen Holmes and MJ Lee tell us how each side is preparing. Plus, John Berman and Mark Preston have details on the debate format and venue.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's crunch time ahead of Thursday's CNN presidential debate and preparations by both campaigns are in full swing. We have details on the debate rules, including how long the candidates get to answer the questions. Plus, inside the U.S. Department of Justice deal that allowed Julian Assange to be a free man after pleading guilty to a conspiracy charge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With just three days until the first 2024 presidential debate, both the Biden and Trump campaigns are strategizing and preparing in different ways. Plus, in a 360° exclusive, Anderson speaks with California Democratic congresswoman and Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi about what she expects to see on the CNN debate stage Thursday night and the issues she feels will motivate voters on election day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New reporting tonight on who Donald Trump might be considering as his running mate. Three different names are being touted by some of his key allies. Plus, two NASA astronauts are currently stuck at the International Space Station as engineers look over issues with their Boeing Starliner spacecraft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former President Trump is talking plenty about revenge lately. Now he’s taking it one step further by amplifying calls for chasing down perceived opponents. So are some of his allies. And, for the first time, one of his most prominent targets is responding on 360. Plus, the remarkable rescue of two beluga whales from war-torn Kharkiv, Ukraine to another aquarium in Spain. CNN's Salma Abdelaziz has the story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A second person has died as a result of the fast-spreading wildfires in New Mexico. The flames are tearing through tribal land and villages, with the South Fork Fire forcing at least 8,000 people to evacuate their homes. Plus, CNN’s Ryan Young looks back at the legendary life and career of baseball Hall of Famer Willie Mays who has died at the age 93. His passing has created new significance around a series of games Major League Baseball will hold at Alabama’s historic Rickwood Field, where Juneteenth celebrations are under way.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's primary night in three states, including Virginia where one race is getting national attention. GOP Rep. Bob Good, chairman of the conservative House Freedom Caucus, is hoping to fend off an opponent backed by the former President. Plus, Russian President Vladimir Putin sets foot on North Korean soil for the first time in 24 years for two days of talks with Kim Jong Un.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With 10 days until the first 2024 presidential debate, airing on CNN, the Biden and Trump teams are ramping up their attacks. Biden's campaign released a new ad slamming the former president as a "convicted criminal." Meanwhile, former Trump adviser Steve Bannon spoke to supporters in Detroit, and said "November 5th is Judgment Day, January 20, 2025 is Accountability Day." Plus, two major wildfires are scorching parts of California and a dangerous heat wave is building up over the Midwest and Northeast.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Saturday, Catherine, Princess of Wales, is set to make her first public appearance in months following the announcement of her cancer diagnosis in March. She will be attending King Charles' official birthday celebration. The Princess also gave an update on her cancer battle on Friday, saying her treatment is ongoing and will be for a few months. CNN's Max Foster reports from London and our chief medical correspondent Sanjay Gupta reacts to the Princess of Wales saying she is quote "not out of the woods yet.” Plus, more than 30 years ago the nation was captivated by the Pamela Smart case. In 1991, the high school staffer was convicted of being an accomplice to murder, after she seduced a 15-year-old student and convinced him to kill her husband Gregg Smart. Now the case is making headlines again after Smart accepted responsibility for her husband’s murder. CNN’s Gary Tuchman has been following the case for decades and has the new developments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former President Donald Trump vented about his legal troubles to House Republicans in a closed-door meeting on Capitol Hill today, the first time Trump has returned to the Capitol campus since leaving office after the January 6, 2021 riot. Trump aired his grievances regarding his legal and electoral challenges, attacked his critics in the room, and only briefly addressed policy matters like abortion and taxes, according to multiple GOP lawmakers who were in attendance. He also met with Senate Republicans, including Sen. Mitch McConnell, who had an icy relationship with the former President and hadn’t spoken directly with him since December 2020. Trump praised McConnell today and shook his hand. New York Democratic congressman Daniel Goldman speaks to Anderson about Trump’s day in Washington. Also tonight, a top Senate Democrat revealed Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas took more undisclosed trips on a private plane of GOP megadonor Harlan Crow. CNN justice correspondent Jessica Schneider, former federal judge John E. Jones III and former federal prosecutor Elie Honig give their thoughts on the new development. Plus, a special goodbye and good luck to our longtime executive producer Charlie Moore, who’s taking on a new role at CNN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The New York Police Department said they arrested a 27-year-old man early Wednesday morning with a cache of weapons. According to the NYPD Chief of Department, officers searched his SUV and found a gun, large amount of ammunition, handcuffs, multiple knives, two axes and other items. Former NYPD Deputy Commissioner of Intelligence & Counterterrorism John Miller and former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe discuss the case. Plus, the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting survivors, who lost 20 first grade classmates in the massacre nearly 12 years ago, graduate from high school and remember those they will always miss. Two survivors talked with our Randi Kaye. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A federal jury convicted Hunter Biden guilty on all three felony gun charges he faced, concluding that he violated laws meant to prevent drug addicts from owning firearms. The conviction marks the first time a president’s immediate family member has been found guilty of a crime during their father’s term in office, though his crimes predate Joe Biden’s tenure as president. After the verdict, Hunter Biden said he was disappointed by the outcome but was "more grateful for the love and support" of his family. President Biden said he accepts the verdict, while supporting his son. "I am the president, but I am also a Dad. Jill and I love our son, and we are so proud of the man he is today." Anderson speaks to two people who've worked with and know President Biden well, CNN political commentators David Axelrod and Kate Bedingfield. Plus, CNN's chief international correspondent Clarissa Ward is granted extraordinary access inside camps in Northern Syria housing women and children captured after ISIS was defeated. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hunter Biden’s fate in the federal gun trial is now the in the hands of a Delaware jury. A look at how the prosecution and defense did in making their case. Then, the latest in a string of CNN exclusives on decades of sexual abuse at the United States Coast Guard Academy. Also, four Israeli hostages were freed in a special operation in central Gaza according to the IDF. Plus, Donald Trump is calling the inmates connected to the events of January 6th victims.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Biden gave a speech at Pointe du Hoc in Normandy on Friday, warning about the dangers of isolationism. Historian Garrett Graff and Protect Democracy editor Amanda Carpenter join Anderson to discuss. And New York Times opinion columnist Frank Bruni joins Anderson to discuss the 2024 presidential election and why he says it's a mistake to think Donald Trump can't win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Does former President Trump mean what he says when he keeps suggesting he'll use the justice system for payback if he's elected again? We're Keeping Them Honest. Speaking in Phoenix, at an event put on by conservative activist Charlie Kirk, Trump confined the bulk of his remarks to immigration and the economy, but also railed against his criminal prosecutions saying "We're in more danger from the enemy from within. With these lunatics, these fascists, these communists, and we're going to stop that also." Biden-Harris national campaign co-chair and former New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu speaks to Anderson about Trump's comments. Plus, 8o years ago today more than 150,000 Allied troops stormed the beaches of Normandy, France in the largest seaborne invasion in history. The sacrifices made in that defining battle led to the liberation of Europe from Nazi Germany and ultimately the end of WWII. CNN chief international anchor Christiane Amanpour is in Normandy where President Biden and other world leaders gathered to commemorate the historic invasion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Georgia appeals court has halted the election subversion conspiracy case against former President Donald Trump and several of his co-defendants until a panel of judges rules on whether Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis should be disqualified, the latest indication this trial won't occur before election day in November. Also, Judge Eileen Cannon, who’s overseeing his classified documents trial, revamped the timetable, pushing several pre-trial hearings later. Former federal judge Nancy Gertner, former federal prosecutor Jeffrey Toobin, and CNN legal analyst Norm Eisen share their thoughts on the new developments. Plus, Ralph Reed, chairman of the Faith and Freedom Coalition, was asked by The Washington Post how his fellow evangelicals reconcile their faith with the former president's behavior. “Character does matter, and individual voters will make those assessments. But I think that the idea that either voters of faith or all voters disqualify someone because of moral failings in the past is just out of step with who the American people are," Reed told the Post. Anderson gets reaction from Russell Moore, editor in chief of Christianity Today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The former president's legal team asked Judge Juan Merchan in the criminal hush money trial case to lift the gag order, now that a jury has found him guilty on all 34 felony counts of falsifying business records, and the trial is over. When asked about the status of the gag order, a court spokesman said, “the order is part of the court record that has been made publicly available and it speaks for itself.” Former federal prosecutor Jeffrey Toobin, and retired New York judge Jill Konviser - a long-time friend of the trial judge in the case - tell Anderson whether they think this is a reasonable request, and what the judge could decide to do. Plus, President Biden issued sweeping executive action Tuesday that will allow the administration to ban asylum seekers who cross the US-Mexico border illegally. CNN's David Culver is at a border crossing in San Diego with the story of one man who has made patrolling the border a personal mission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The leader of the Republican party faces a sentencing date for 34 felony convictions, and former president Trump's supporters are rallying around him. In a new letter CNN obtained today, House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan is proposing to defund federal and state prosecutions targeting what he called, quote, “political opponents.” Separately, Georgia Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene called the USA a "banana republic." Anderson speaks to former Arkansas Governor and former Republican presidential candidate Asa Hutchinson on the state of the Republican Party. Meanwhile, a jury has been seated in Hunter Biden's trial on felony gun charges in Wilmington, Delaware. This is the first time in American history that the child of the sitting president is on trial. CNN Political Commentator and former White House communications director Kate Bedingfield and former federal prosecutor Jeffrey Toobin tell us what they make of the case and the impact it might have come election day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This morning, at Trump Tower, Donald Trump denounced the historic guilty verdict in his criminal hush money trial. He also vowed to appeal his conviction in remarks that were filled with false claims about Judge Juan Merchan, President Biden, New York City's crime rates and other topics. New York criminal defense attorney Arthur Aidala and former Manhattan Chief Assistant District Attorney Karen Friedman Agnifilo share what might be next for the now-convicted former president. Plus, today President Biden announced Israel has submitted a three-phase proposal to wind down the war with Hamas. The proposal would include the release of hostages, and the withdrawal of Israeli troops from "all populated areas of Gaza" and eventually lead to a "full and complete ceasefire." The proposal closely matches a deal Hamas itself recently offered. Barak Ravid, political and foreign policy reporter for Axios, talks about how realistic this potential deal might be.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former President Donald Trump is now a convicted felon after a jury of 12 found him guilty on all 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in his hush money criminal trial. Anderson gets reaction to the historic verdict from presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin, journalist Ronan Farrow, who is the author of the 2019 best-selling book "Catch and Kill," and New York Times senior political correspondent Maggie Haberman who was in the courtroom when the verdict was read. Also joining AC360 tonight, legendary investigative reporters, best-selling authors, and eyewitnesses to more than five decades of American history - Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jury deliberations have begun in the former president's criminal hush money trial and the jurors have some questions. The jury sent two notes to Judge Juan Merchan this afternoon. In one, they asked to rehear testimony from David Pecker and Michael Cohen. In the other, they asked to rehear the judge's jury instructions. The Washington Post’s Philip Bump, who served as a juror in the high-profile 2009 New York trial of socialite Brook Astor's son, who was convicted of bilking her out of millions of dollars, and jury consultant Alan Tuerkheimer talk about what it's like to be part of a jury and what they can gleam from the deliberations so far. Plus, just over a week ago, Nikki Haley revealed she plans to vote for former President Trump in November. She urged him to reach out to her supporters and not take their votes for granted. In tonight's installment of John King's "All Over the Map" series, he heads to Pennsylvania to speak to Haley supporters about who they'll vote for this fall.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Closing arguments in the former president's historic criminal hush money trial wrapped up in a lower Manhattan courtroom tonight. The prosecution told jurors they’ve seen a “mountain of evidence” to prove that Donald Trump falsified business records in order to cover up a damaging story involving an alleged affair with adult film star Stormy Daniels at the end of the 2016 election. On the other side, Trump's team told the jury that this whole case relies on the testimony of his former fixer Michael Cohen, who according to them is the "MVP of liars" and is out to get Trump. Wednesday morning, after hearing instructions from Judge Juan Merchan, jurors will have the case and the former President's fate in their hands. Tonight, Anderson spoke with Michael Cohen's attorney Danya Perry and Stormy Daniels' attorney Clark Brewster to get their thoughts on closing arguments and how they think jury deliberations will go.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The judge in the former president's criminal hush money trial case has issued the final jury instructions to the prosecution and defense teams. The instructions are not expected to be released publicly before closing arguments, which are scheduled for Tuesday. Former federal prosecutor Temidayo Aganga-Williams and former New York state supreme court justice Jill Konviser discuss what might be included in the jury instructions. Plus, today marks two years since 19 students were killed in the shooting at Robb Elementary school in Uvalde, Texas. Shimon Prokupecz went back to Uvalde to speak with some of the survivors.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tonight former President Trump held a campaign rally in the Bronx, a largely Hispanic and Black area of New York City. President Biden won the county, a Democratic stronghold, by about 68 points four years ago. But as Mr. Trump seeks reelection in November, he’s trying to reach out to those voters. Anderson talks about the campaign’s efforts with former Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake and Republican strategist Shermichael Singleton. Plus, it's been nearly 19 years since Hurricane Katrina slammed into New Orleans and parts of Mississippi, killing more nearly 1,400 people. A mother and her twin baby boys survived the hurricane but were struggling with dehydration and starvation when Lt. Gen. Russel L. Honoré stepped in to help. Stephanie Elam shows us how those twins, who just graduated from high school, are thanking Honoré. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A shouting match broke out today between attorneys during pre-trial proceedings in the Mar-a-Lago classified documents case. The disagreement was over a long-disputed 2022 meeting between a prosecutor and an attorney for former President Trump’s personal aide Walt Nauta. Plus, Judge Aileen Cannon seemed skeptical of arguments to dismiss charges against Trump and his co-defendants. But, she has yet to rule on the motions she considered on Wednesday. Former Trump White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci and former U.S. District Court Judge Shira Scheindlin talk to Anderson about the case. Also, in a 360° exclusive, CNN’s Elizabeth Wagmeister talks to a woman who alleges Harvey Weinstein assaulted her nearly a decade ago. The woman also says she was the target of a "catch-and-kill" effort by the National Enquirer, similar to what's been described in the former president's hush money trial.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Trump defense rested today in the criminal hush money trial without calling the former president to the witness stand after he said at one point that he'd testify. The trial is adjourned until next Tuesday when closing arguments are expected. CNN legal commentator Robert Ray, counsel to former President Trump in his first impeachment trial, and former New York Supreme Court judge Diane Kiesel break down what happens next. Plus, a video was posted on the former president’s Truth Social account Monday that included images of a fake newspaper article that contained the words "unified Reich." The video was removed from his account Tuesday morning, and a Trump campaign spokesperson said in a statement that the video was not created by the campaign and was “reposted by a staffer who clearly did not see the word, while the president was in court.” CNN political commentators Van Jones and Alyssa Farah Griffin talk about how something like this happens and why it took so long to take it down.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There was high drama and tension in the former president's hush money trial on Monday. At one point, Judge Juan Merchan admonished defense witness Robert Costello. According to the court transcript, the judge told Costello “if you try to stare me down one more time, I will remove you from the stand."  New York Times' senior political correspondent Maggie Haberman and former chief judge of the U.S. Middle District Court of Pennsylvania John E. Jones III join AC360 to break down today’s proceedings. Plus, Anderson speaks with television host Bill Maher about his new book "What This Comedian Said Will Shock You" and the current state of play for American politics.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A blockbuster day during former President Trump’s criminal hush money trial. Trump attorney Todd Blanche repeatedly raised questions about Michael Cohen’s honesty during cross-examination. In another notable development, sources tell CNN the defense may call attorney Robert Costello to the stand to continue their claim that Cohen is a liar. Anderson Cooper and Kaitlan Collins lead a full debrief tonight with guests including jury and trial consultant Renato Stabile, courtroom sketch artist Jane Rosenberg, one of Trump's former attorneys William Brennan, and Cohen's former attorney and current legal adviser Lanny Davis.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sources say former President Trump's attorney Todd Blanche plans to go after Michael Cohen as he continues his testimony tomorrow. Blanche plans to challenge Cohen's recollection of at least one conversation he claimed to have had with Trump as well as other inconsistent statements Trump's team believes Cohen has made. Former chief judge for the US Middle District of Pennsylvania John E. Jones III, former federal prosecutor Jeffrey Toobin, former counsel to House Democrats during the former President's first impeachment Norm Eisen, and CNN's Kara Scannell talk to Anderson about what is expected in court tomorrow. Plus, ABC News anchor and veteran of the Clinton White House George Stephanopoulos discusses Trump and Biden's potential debate stage rematch, and his new book "The Situation Room: The Inside Story of Presidents in Crisis."  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How is Michael Cohen coming across in the eyes of jurors? Renato Stabile, a jury consultant and attorney, talks about what the jury might be thinking about during the cross-examination of Trump’s former “fixer” during the hush money trial. Plus, CNN Senior Political Commentator David Axelrod talks with Anderson about the many Republican allies coming to the courthouse to support the former President.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donald Trump's former “fixer” Michael Cohen took the stand and testified his one-time boss was directly involved in the hush money scheme to keep Stormy Daniels from telling her story publicly before the 2016 election. Trump has pleaded not guilty to the charges against him and denies having an affair with Daniels. Cohen is a central witness in the prosecution's case although he is a convicted felon with a public persona that revolves around attacking the former President. His blockbuster testimony is expected to continue tomorrow. And, in a 360° exclusive, Stormy Daniels' attorney Clark Brewster joins Anderson to discuss the day's developments as well as Daniels' own testimony. Plus, sketch artist Christine Cornell gives perspective from inside the courtroom.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Deputy Assistant Attorney General Harry Litman describes what he saw in court on Day 15 of the Trump hush money trial. And U.S. officials have upgraded a powerful solar storm hitting earth to a G-5 or "extreme" rating. They say it could wreak havoc with power grids and satellites. CNN’s Bill Weir and Chad Myers explain why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Day 14 of the Trump hush money trial, New York Times' senior political correspondent and Trump biographer Maggie Haberman, including conservative lawyer George Conway, join Anderson to talk about what they saw inside the courtroom today during Stormy Daniels' testimony. Plus, jury consultant Alan Tuerkheimer shares what jurors may be thinking about the trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CNN’s Kara Scannell has reporting on how President Trump's legal team plans to approach witness Stormy Daniels when she takes the stand again tomorrow. John King is back with his series "All Over The Map". He finds out how young voters in Michigan feel about President Biden's actions in the Middle East. And Anderson talks with comedian and actor Whoopi Goldberg about her new memoir, "Bits and Pieces: My Mother, My Brother, and Me",and how the grief of losing those closest to her has impacted her life.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Adult film actress Stormy Daniels, the woman at the heart of the Trump hush money case, took the stand and gave dramatic and at times explicit testimony about her alleged sexual encounter with Donald Trump. Judge Merchan denied a motion for a mistrial from the defense who argued Daniels' testimony went too far. Sketch artist Jane Rosenberg joins Anderson with details from inside the courtroom. And in another legal development for the former President, a Florida federal judge indefinitely postponed his classified documents case. Former federal judge Shira Scheindlin gives her perspective on that move as well as Stormy Daniels' testimony in New York. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Day 12 of the Trump hush money trial, testimony came from two longtime Trump Organization employees, who worked on the repayments to Michael Cohen. Also, Israel says it's conducting targeted strikes in Rafah and urging civilians to evacuate the eastern part of the city. Earlier, Hamas said they accepted a ceasefire proposal, but Israel says it’s not the one they crafted with Egypt. Anderson talks about it with New York Times Foreign Affairs Columnist Thomas Friedman, author of “From Beirut to Jerusalem.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anderson was inside the courtroom for part of former President Trump’s hush money trial today. He and the panel discuss the key moments from the testimony of former Trump aide Hope Hicks. Anderson also talks with one of the courtroom sketch artists who he saw capturing the historic scenes from the trial.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Keith Davidson, the former attorney of Stormy Daniels and Karen McDougal, continued his testimony walking the jury through the $130,000 hush money deal he negotiated on behalf of Daniels. The defense attempted to paint Davidson as a shady lawyer who negotiated other deals involving high-profile celebrities. And, while questioning digital evidence analyst Douglas Daus prosecutors played the phone conversation Michael Cohen secretly recorded in September 2016, and CNN exclusively obtained, featuring Trump taking an active role in the McDougal deal. New York Times correspondent Maggie Haberman joins Anderson and his panel of legal experts to discuss what she observed in court today, as well as perspective from retired federal judge Nancy Gertner.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tonight, exclusive bodycam footage showing police officers removing protesters from Columbia's campus. CNN’s John Miller, who obtained the footage, and Columbia graduate student and CNN reporter Julia Vargas Jones, who brought us exclusive reporting from campus last night, discuss the NYPD’s response and new footage with Anderson. Plus, Congresswoman Majorie Taylor Greene says next week she'll pull the trigger on a vote to oust House Speaker Johnson. CNN's Manu Raju has the latest on the continuing GOP chaos.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Day nine of the New York City hush money criminal trial saw something remarkable: a former president held in contempt of court and threatened with jail time. The lawyer who represented two of the women, Stormy Daniels and Karen McDougal, who alleged affairs with Trump testified about deals he made to buy their silence. No former or sitting president has been found guilty of criminal contempt until today. Plus, protests continue at university campuses across the country while hundreds of NYPD response officers arrive outside Columbia University where some students have barricaded themselves in a building.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Columbia University started suspending students who refused to comply with a deadline to vacate the pro-Palestinian encampment on campus. Meanwhile, Cornell University said it was suspending student protesters who declined to move to an alternate location. Anderson speaks to Columbia student and CNN Freelancer John Towfighi and Harvard Univerisy President Emeritus Lawrence Summers to get their take on how the protests have been handled by school leaders and police so far. Plus, in a CNN exclusive, David Culver traveled to Haiti and made the dangerous journey into one gang's territory to interview their leader. The gang leader is one of many accused of helping destabilize the nation and is on the FBI's Ten “Most Wanted” list. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There was a full day of testimony in the former President's criminal hush money trial Friday. Former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker wrapped up his week on the stand, then we heard from Trump's former personal assistant Rhona Graff who seemingly undermined the former president's denial of affairs with Stormy Daniels and Karen McDougal. Lastly jurors, heard from a former executive at the bank where Michael Cohen arranged the 130-thousand dollar Daniels payout. CNN's Kara Scannell who was in the courtroom, joins Anderson and breaks down the day's biggest moments. Plus in an exclusive interview, Kaitlan Collins speaks to the former President's Attorney General Bill Barr on the trial, the upcoming election and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two notable court proceedings involving former President Trump, one historic day.  Day 7 of the former President's criminal hush money trial saw former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker describing to the court how he paid for Karen McDougal's story to keep her quiet about her alleged affair with Trump, and in Washington DC the Supreme Court heard arguments for and against making any former President immune from criminal prosecution for acts in office. Anderson Cooper in New York, and Kaitlan Collins from Washington DC present CNN's special primetime coverage, breaking down both events.  Kaitlan interviews one of the attorneys representing Donald Trump in the immunity case, Will Scharf, who was at today's Supreme Court arguments. Plus, Anderson speaks to Rachel Goldberg and Jon Polin, whose son Hersh was seen for the first time since the Oct. 7 attacks in a Hamas-released video this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tomorrow morning the former president will be back in a New York courtroom for the first full day of prosecution testimony in his hush money criminal trial. David Pecker, Trump's one-time friend and former tabloid publisher will be back on the stand, and is expected to lay out the catch-and-kill scheme at the center of the case. Former January 6th committee senior investigative counsel Temidayo Aganga-Williams, and CNN Legal Analyst Karen Friedman Agnifilo lookahead to tomorrow's proceedings with Anderson. Plus, AC360 has reporters live from several college campuses across the country as tensions rise amid pro-Palestinian protests. Nick Watt, Ed Lavandera and Shimon Prokupecz bring us the latest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Day 6 of the former president's criminal hush money trial began with a hearing on how Trump allegedly violated the court-ordered gag order. Former American Media Inc. chief David Pecker also continued his testimony today, talking about how he vetted allegations of an alleged affair between Trump and Playboy playmate Karen McDougal in 2016 while also in constant communication with Trump's fixer Michael Cohen. Anderson Cooper presents the CNN special primetime coverage of the Trump hush money trial, the first-ever criminal trial of a former president. He speaks to a panel of guests that include criminal defense attorney Arthur Aidala, bestselling author and former federal prosecutor Jeffrey Toobin, CNN anchors Kaitlan Collins and Abby Phillip, CNN Senior Legal Analyst Elie Honig, and CNN's Kara Scannell, who watched the proceedings today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The former President's historic criminal trial began in earnest today, with both sides delivering opening statements and the first witness, David Pecker, taking the stand. Pecker, who is the former publisher of the National Enquirer, is expected to testify about the alleged "catch and kill" scheme in detail, and his role in orchestrating two nondisclosure agreements for negative stories about Trump. His testimony will continue tomorrow. Former Manhattan Chief Assistant District Attorney Karen Friedman Agnifilo and Temidayo Aganga-Williams, who served as Senior Investigative Counsel to the House January sixth committee, speak to Anderson about today's trial developments.  Plus, several top universities, including Columbia and Yale, are dealing with major protests over the Israel-Hamas war. Shimon Prokupecz went to Columbia University to investigate.  Guests: Karen Friedman Agnifilo  Temidayo Aganga-Williams Shimon Prokupecz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"We have our full panel," declared Judge Juan Merchan on the fourth day of jury selection in the former president's criminal hush money trial. All 18 jurors and alternates have been seated and sworn in. Opening statements are set for Monday. Former Chief Judge for the U.S. Middle District Court of Pennsylvania John E. Jones III, and jury consultant Jill Huntley Taylor, talk to Anderson about the pace of the trial and what impact it could have on jurors serving on such a high-profile case. Plus, Gary Tuchman travels to Speaker Mike Johnson's district in Louisiana, to get reaction from his constituents about the Republican infighting on Capitol Hill and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s push to get him ousted from the leadership role.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A full 12-person jury has been selected for the former president's criminal hush money trial, despite the day starting off with two previously seated jurors being dismissed. Judge Juan Merchan said court will resume Thursday morning, and jury selection will continue until all the alternates are seated. Former chief judge for the U.S. Middle District of Pennsylvania John E. Jones III joins Anderson. They discuss how the judge is conducting proceedings so far, and the overall pace of the trial. Plus, President Biden today was formally endorsed by more than a dozen members of the Kennedy family. Meanwhile one of their own, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., officially qualified to appear on the ballot in Michigan, a key battleground state that could be pivotal in this year's presidential election. Arlette Saenz has the details.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If the former president chooses to testify in his New York criminal hush money trial, prosecutors want to use his recent legal run-ins against him to discredit him to the jury. CNN's Kara Scannell, former federal prosecutor Jeffrey Toobin and jury consultant Jill Huntley Taylor discuss the new development with Anderson. Plus, a hacking  group with ties to the Russian government is suspected of carrying out a cyberattack on a water facility in Texas. That’s according to experts with a U.S. cybersecurity firm. Ed Lavandera has the story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The second day of the former president’s criminal hush money trial ended with the selection of seven jurors. Five more are needed, plus alternates. While he left court, he was asked if he believed that the jury could be fair. "I’ll let you know after- after the trial, depending on what happens,” he responded. Former federal prosecutors Jeffrey Toobin and Jessica Roth, along with jury consultant Alan Tuerkheimer, discuss the jury selection and the pace of the trial so far. Plus, Gary Tuchman traveled to one county in Texas that has voted Trump the last two elections and asks residents if this criminal trial could affect their support for the former president.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former President Donald Trump sat in a New York courtroom today as jury selection began in his hush money case. 96 prospective jurors were questioned, and at least 50 were excused because they told the judge they couldn't be fair and impartial. Jury consultant Richard Gabriel speaks to Anderson about the historic trial. Plus, tensions are extremely high in the Middle East as Israel vows to "exact a price" after an Iranian attack over the weekend. Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister said Tehran will respond in less than a few seconds if Israel "makes another mistake.” All this started after officials said Israeli carried out a deadly strike on the Iranian consulate in Damascus earlier this month. AC360 is live from Tel Aviv tonight, where Anderson speaks to Michael Oren, former Israeli Ambassador to the United States. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Judge Juan Merchan has rejected yet another attempt by former President Trump to delay his criminal hush money trial, with jury selection is set to begin on Monday. Also, at a press conference Friday, the former president said he would testify in the upcoming trial. "I mean, all I can do is tell the truth. And the truth is that there’s no case, they have no case,” he told reporters. CNN's Kara Scannell has more insight on the possibility of the former president taking the stand. Plus, CNN’s Whitney Wild gets exclusive access to a Chicago task force battling organized retail theft, known as "smash-and-grab" robberies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

O.J. Simpson, the former NFL star whose career was overshadowed by his 1995 double-murder trial, died of cancer at the age of 76, his family announced. Simpson was a household name, when he was charged with the brutal killings of his ex-wife Nicole Brown and her friend Ron Goldman. His arrest, the proceedings and subsequent trial captivated the nation, with tens of millions of viewers tuning in to watch it all unfold. Jeffrey Toobin, who was in the courtroom for the not guilty verdict, shares the enormous cultural impact the so-called "trial of the century" had on the country.  Plus, former President Trump is stoking fears that Christianity is under attack, a theme many Christian nationalists believe is true. CNN's Donie O'Sullivan reports from Wisconsin where the movement has united three pastors to combat what they say is a threat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A New York appeals court has denied Trump's request for emergency relief to stop the criminal trial that's scheduled to begin Monday from going ahead, so he could appeal a lower court's ruling on presidential immunity. This is the third time in three days that the former president's team has attempted to delay the start of the trial. CNN's Kara Scannell speaks to Anderson on what the Trump team argued in their latest filing. Plus, Israeli military said it has killed three sons of a Hamas political leader in an airstrike in Gaza today. Meanwhile during ongoing hostage negotiations, Hamas indicated it's currently unable to identify and track down 40 Israeli hostages that meet the criteria for the first phase of a ceasefire deal. CNN's Jeremy Diamond in Jerusalem, and retired Army four-star General and former NATO Supreme Allied Commander, Wesley Clark join AC360 on the implications of both major developments.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Arizona's Supreme Court ruled the state must adhere to a more than century-old law, that bans all abortions except in cases when "it is necessary to save" a pregnant person's life. The law carries a prison sentence of two to five years for abortion providers. In her first TV interview since the court's decision, Democratic Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs speaks with Anderson about the impact the decision will have on women in her state. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People all over the country stepped outside and put on their cardboard glasses to view an historic total solar eclipse that swept across Mexico, the United States and Canada. An estimated 32 million people who live within the path of totality were able to see the skies dramatically darken. The next one won’t be visible from the contiguous U.S. until August 2044.  Bill Nye, “The Science Guy,” shares with Anderson why today’s celestial event was so special. Plus, Special Counsel Jack Smith is urging the Supreme Court to reject the former President's claims of immunity, and to deny him any opportunity to delay the election subversion trial, saying Trump's position has no Constitutional grounds. Former Republican congressman Adam Kinzinger, who served on the House January 6th Select Committee and former federal prosecutor Jeffrey Toobin join AC360 to break down the Special Counsel's new filing.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Just after 10:20am ET Friday morning, a 4.8 magnitude earthquake rattled buildings and created tremors that were felt from Washington DC, all the way up to Maine. While it was the third-largest earthquake recorded in the area in the last 50 years, and the strongest in New Jersey in more than 240 years, no major damage was reported. Associate professor of physics at Fordham University Stephen Holler, and U.S. Geological Survey seismologist Susan Hough, speak to Anderson Cooper about today's quake and the aftershocks that followed. Plus, this Sunday will mark six months since the October 7th attacks by Hamas inside Israel. The worst massacre on that day was at the Nova music festival, where an estimated 364 people were killed. 120 of the survivors from the festival traveled to California, to be together at a retreat and start to heal. Anderson Cooper shares their story.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon will not dismiss the former president's classified documents case based on his claim he had the authority to take classified or sensitive documents under The Presidential Records Act. But in the same order, Judge Cannon also pushed back against special counsel Jack Smith's request that she make a final decision on whether the theory can be used at the trial, so that prosecutors could appeal to the 11th Circuit. Former federal judge Nancy Gertner joins AC360 to discuss Judge Cannon's ruling. Plus, Gary Tuchman travels to Cairo, Illinois to see how residents are preparing for the influx of eclipse seekers they'll get on Monday. The city is one of several in the country that will experience eclipse totality, and those who live there are excited about the prospect of tourists, and the boost to the economy they'll bring.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Judge Juan Merchan, who is presiding over Donald Trump’s upcoming New York hush money criminal trial, denied the former president’s motion to delay the start date until after the Supreme Court rules on his presidential immunity claim, calling it untimely and noting Trump's team had months to file a motion on this issue. CNN's Kara Scannell talks about the failed effort with Anderson. Plus, at least nine people are dead and hundreds more injured after the most powerful earthquake in a quarter century hit Taiwan early Wednesday. The 7.4 magnitude quake shook the island's east coast, hitting Hualien County the hardest. There are reports of extensive damage, thousands of homes left without power and a major highway closed due to landslides and rockfalls, according to Taiwanese officials. CNN Senior International correspondent Ivan Watson is live from Taipei, with the latest on the quake's aftermath. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donald Trump's attorneys are again trying to get Judge Juan Merchan to recuse himself from the former President’s upcoming hush money trial in New York, citing his daughter's political work. Several months ago, the judge declined a similar request. A CNN review of the former President's appearances shows he has repeatedly taken steps both inside and outside the courtroom to challenge both the judicial system, and the judges themselves. Anderson talks about it with former federal judge Jeremy Fogel. Plus, new details about the Israeli strike in Gaza that killed seven aid workers from World Central Kitchen. CNN's political and foreign policy analyst Barak Ravid gives his reaction to what the Israeli Defense Forces said about the strike.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The judge overseeing the former president's criminal hush money trial expanded a recently imposed gag order to include family members of both the court and the Manhattan district attorney's office. Kara Scannell joins AC360 with details from the judge's ruling. Plus, it has been nearly 10 years since American journalist James Foley was kidnapped and killed by ISIS. Now, his mother Diane Foley has released a new book, "American Mother" along with author Colum McCann, to tell her son's story and confront the past. Anderson Cooper speaks to Foley, McCann and the musician Sting, who wrote a song about Jim.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Florida Congressman Byron Donalds is a Trump surrogate and widely seen to be on the short list of vice-presidential contenders. But CNN's KFILE has uncovered numerous examples of Donalds attacking Trump in social media posts from 2011. Andrew Kaczynski reports. And, the sister of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich speaks with Anderson to mark the one-year anniversary of her brother's detainment in Russia and provides an update on the ongoing efforts to bring him home.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CNN's Pete Muntean provides a look at the final moments before the collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge. Plus, retired FBI Special Agent and former leader of the bureau’s New York dive team Bobby Chacon weighs in on the salvage operations. And Van Jones and Alyssa Farah Griffin join Anderson to provide perspective on President Biden's high-profile fundraiser in New York City tonight with former President’s Barack Obama and Bill Clinton. The Biden campaign says they will rake in over $25 million at the “historic” event. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

At 1:28am early Tuesday morning, a cargo ship collided into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, causing the bridge to collapse. Two people who were part of a construction crew working on the bridge were rescued, but six others are now presumed dead after the Coast Guard announced search and rescue efforts were suspended. Baltimore City Fire Chief James Wallace spoke to Anderson Cooper about the tragedy, and the difficulties his crew face navigating the wreck. Plus, Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced today that Silicon Valley attorney and entrepreneur Nicole Shanahan is his running mate. CNN's Gary Tuchman spoke to some of RFK Jr.'s supporters to get their thoughts on his VP pick.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In twin rulings Monday, a trial date was set for Trump's historic criminal trial in the hush money case against him, and an appeals court allowed the former president to reduce his bond from $464 million to $175 million in the New York civil fraud judgment against him, his adult sons, and company. CNN's Kara Scannell lays out Trump's rollercoaster of legal developments. Plus, the Department of Homeland Security confirms to CNN that federal authorities have searched mansions in Los Angeles and Miami belonging to musician and producer Sean "Diddy" Combs. A law enforcement source tells CNN it is related to an ongoing sex trafficking investigation. However, the source would not specify whether Combs himself was the specific target, citing the sensitive nature of the investigation. Former FBI special agent and CNN security analyst Josh Campbell has more details on the home searches.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a video statement released by Kensington Palace, the Princess of Wales announced she has been diagnosed with cancer and is in the "early stages" of chemotherapy treatment. CNN learned that Prince William and Princess Catherine wanted to wait for their three young children to be out of school for Easter break before making the announcement. This comes more than two months after Princess Catherine temporarily stepped away from public events following what the palace said at the time was surgery for a non-cancerous abdominal condition. CNN Royal Historian Kate Williams and British television host Trisha Goddard join Anderson Cooper to discuss Catherine’s medical fight ahead. Plus, at least 60 people are dead after an attack on a popular concert venue complex near Moscow. Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe and Dan Reed, director of the 2003 documentary "Terror in Moscow," join AC360 with their perspective on the attack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The New York Times is reporting that on the morning of January 6, 2021, President Donald Trump warned Vice President Mike Pence by phone that it would be a "career killer" if Pence defied him and certified the 2020 election results. According to the the Times, that came from congressional testimony by the then-White House valet. The New York Times congressional correspondent Luke Broadwater shares the byline on the story and speaks to AC360. Plus, new video from the southern border shows authorities struggling to control a large group of migrants. Customs and Border Protection later said the "situation is under control," and additional personnel has been deployed following the incident. Ed Lavandera has the latest from El Paso, Texas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former President Trump is said to be in panic mode with his half-billion dollar civil fraud deadline just five days away and no sign yet that he can find anyone to foot the bill. Also, catching up with the Republican nominee to run North Carolina’s school system whose tweets have called for the killing of President Biden and former President Barack Obama. Plus, a sinister new twist on the Princess of Whales medical saga.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former President Trump has urged the Supreme Court to rule that he has absolute immunity from prosecution in the special counsel’s 2020 election subversion case. Trump’s legal team said in a brief, that future presidents could be vulnerable to "de facto blackmail and extortion while in office" if the justices don’t rule in his favor. The high court is scheduled to hear oral arguments on April 25. New York Times senior political correspondent Maggie Haberman, former Republican Congressman Adam Kinzinger and former federal prosecutor Jennifer Rodgers discuss the case with Anderson. Plus, controversy continues to build after new video of Kate, the Princess of Wales, surfaces showing her and Prince William at a farmer's market. Max Foster joins AC360 to discuss the lack of information coming from the Palace, and the rumors spiraling out of control online.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump's attorneys said despite having reached out to 30 underwriters, the former president cannot find an insurance company who will back his $464 million judgment against him in the New York attorney general's civil fraud case. Trump’s lawyers wrote in a court filing that “very few bonding companies will consider a bond of anything approaching that magnitude." David Cay Johnston, author of "The Big Cheat: How Donald Trump Fleeced America and Enriched Himself and His Family," speaks to Anderson Cooper about the former president’s legal predicament, and what he thinks could happen next. Plus, CNN's David Culver visits one of the last remaining hospital trauma centers still functioning in Haiti's capital Port-au-Prince, as gangs continue to hit the city with relentless violence. He joins AC360 live with his exclusive report Haiti. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A look at what CNN is seeing on the ground in Haiti with armed gangs controlling the capitol and the World Food Program saying a third of the population is experiencing acute hunger. Plus, Fulton County district attorney Fani Willis is staying on the case in Georgia but her lead prosecutor and romantic partner has quit. Also, key voters in a swing state share the issues they value most in the 2024 presidential election.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A jury found James Crumbley, the father of the teenager who killed four students at a Michigan high school in 2021, guilty of four counts of involuntary manslaughter. The trial comes a month after the shooter’s mother was convicted of the same charges. Jean Casarez has reaction to the verdict from the courthouse. And with Haiti on edge and delivery of food and other essentials disrupted, Anderson talks with actor and activist Sean Penn, the co-founder of the aid organization CORE, about what his teams on the ground are seeing.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A bill to ban TikTok passed the House of Representatives on Wednesday. This comes as U.S. lawmakers renew efforts to crack down on the popular social media app over national security concerns related to its Chinese parent company ByteDance. The bill would prohibit TikTok from U.S. app stores unless the social media platform is quickly spun off from ByteDance. Former Secretary of Defense Mark Esper joins Anderson to share his concerns about the app. Plus, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s campaign says he will announce his choice for Vice President on March 26th. On the shortlist: New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers. CNN’s Gary Tuchman examines some of the conspiracy theories Rodgers has embraced over the years and Senior Data Reporter Harry Enten looks at how RFK Jr. is doing in the polls and where he is actually on the 2024 ballot.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s Super Tuesday part two and President Biden has clinched the 2024 Democratic nomination by winning the Georgia primary. And former President Trump is expected to clinch his party’s nomination tonight. Anderson and Kaitlan Collins break down the significance of the night with CNN’s top political analysts. Plus, Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin and Biden biographer Evan Osnos discuss Special Counsel Robert Hur’s testimony before the House Judiciary Committee. Hur was on Capitol Hill to explain his investigation into President Biden’s handling of classified documents and Raskin, who is the ranking member on the House Oversight Committee, was given special privileges to take part in today's hearing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Mar-a-Lago employee Brian Butler is the central witness in the investigation into former President Trump’s handling of classified documents after he unknowingly helped moved the material. Butler is referenced as “Trump Employee 5” in the indictment brought by special counsel Jack Smith. He exclusively told CNN’s Kaitlan Collins that he thinks voters should hear the truth about his former boss and the case before the November election. Plus, the Princess of Wales said she was sorry for “any confusion” after her "experiment" with photo editing. A picture of Kate and her three children was recalled by several international news agencies over concerns it had been manipulated. CNN Royal Correspondent Max Foster joins AC360 to discuss the controversy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former President Trump posted a nearly $92 million bond after a federal judge ordered him to pay E. Jean Carroll $83.3 million in damages for his defamatory statements. The bond size is greater than the judgment because the district court generally requires a party to post 110% of the bond. Trump is appealing the judgment but also faces a March 25 deadline to put up another $454 million in the New York attorney general’s civil fraud case. Andrew Weissman and Melissa Murray are the authors of the new book, "The Trump Indictments: The Historic Charging Documents with Commentary.” They join AC360 to discuss their new book on the four criminal indictments the former president is facing. Plus, some angry Israelis are trying to stop humanitarian aid from getting into Gaza. CNN Chief International Correspondent Clarissa Ward visited Kerem Shalom, Israel’s sole functioning border crossing with Gaza. She tells Anderson Cooper who the protesters are and why they are trying to disrupt the critical aid convoys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After last night's Super Tuesday results all but guaranteed a Biden-Trump rematch, many Republicans are falling in line to endorse the former president. In President Biden's case, a decent number of uncommitted voters in Colorado and Minnesota signifies portions of an unhappy base. West Virginia Democratic Senator Joe Manchin talks to John King about 2024's current state of play. Plus, New York's Governor Kathy Hochul announced Wednesday that new safety measures will be implemented to combat a recent increase in violent crime in the New York City subway. She’s deploying the National Guard, along with additional State Police officers and MTA officers. Former NYPD Deputy Commissioner of Intelligence & Counterterrorism John Millers has the details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Supreme Court rejected a 14th amendment challenge and ruled former President Donald Trump should appear on the ballot in Colorado, a massive victory for the 2024 frontrunner for the GOP nomination. But, the high court’s opinion doesn’t directly address whether Trump’s actions on January 6 qualified as an “insurrection” – skirting an issue that the courts in Colorado had wrestled with. Plus, CNN's David Culver reports on the gang violence in Port-au-Prince, Haiti that’s led to a state of emergency.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: The first day of March was a key one in Donald Trump's crowded legal calendar as his lawyers pressed one judge to delay the documents case and another to disqualify the Georgia DA.  Plus: President Biden says US forces are air-dropping food into Gaza amid fears of widespread famine growing.  And: The latest on the winter storm that could dump six to 12 feet of snow on California.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: The current president and his predecessor each visit the southern border and deliver two very different messages on the immigration crisis. What do people on the front lines really want?  Plus: The two sides request trial dates in the trump documents case. Jack Smith wants it sooner, the defense later ... as in after the election.  And: John King's election year journey takes him to Pennsylvania to see how seniors view a race between the two oldest presidential candidates ever.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Supreme Court agreed today to review whether the former president can claim immunity in special counsel Jack Smith's election subversion case. The justices agreed to expedite the case and will hear arguments the week of April 22. The decision is a significant victory for Trump's team, as it further delays his federal trial. Harvard law school professor Laurence Tribe, as well as Democratic Congressmen Dan Goldman and Jamie Raskin talk to Anderson about the implications. Plus, the White House doctor says President Biden remains “fit for duty” after his annual physical. The lengthy exam, conducted at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, drew on the expertise of 20 doctors, and notably didn't include a cognitive exam. CNN chief medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta and former Biden communications director Kate Bedingfield join AC360 to discuss the medical report.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Prosecutors are asking the judge to impose a gag order in the New York hush money case to stop the former president from publicly disparaging potential witnesses and individuals involved in his upcoming criminal trial. In a court filing on Monday, prosecutors said the gag order is in response to the hundreds of threats their office has already received due to Trump's comments on the case. Former Manhattan chief assistant district attorney Karen Friedman Agnifilo discusses the legal implications with Anderson. Plus, investigators have revealed new details on the charges against the man suspected of murdering a 22-year-old nursing student on a trail at the University of Georgia. The suspect's status as an undocumented migrant has been highlighted by several Republican leaders to support their calls for stricter border security. CNN’s Ryan Young and former FBI deputy director Andrew McCabe join AC360 to talk about the case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former President Donald Trump during a campaign rally in South Carolina Friday said he supports women's access to in vitro fertilization. This comes after Alabama's Supreme Court ruled frozen embryos are children under state law and that those who destroy them can be held to blame for wrongful death. Former Trump campaign adviser David Urban, former Biden campaign staffer Ashley Allison, and former senior advisor to President Obama David Axelrod join John King to discuss how Republicans will respond and the impact on voters. Plus, more on Georgia's election subversion case. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is pushing back on allegations that cellphone data, uncovered by former President Trump's team, contradicts testimony given by her and her top prosecutor concerning the timeline of their relationship. Former U.S. attorney from Georgia's Middle District Michael Moore and criminal defense attorney Joey Jackson join AC360 with the latest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The lunar lander Odysseus, created by Houston-based company Intuitive Machines, successfully landed on the moon's surface at 6:24p ET Thursday and has sent back its first images. The moment marks the first commercial spacecraft to soft-land on the moon, and the first American spacecraft to land on the surface since NASA's Apollo program ended in 1972. Retired NASA Astronaut Leland Melvin, CNN's Space and Defense Correspondent Kristin Fisher, and CNN's Aerospace Analyst Miles O'Brien talks to Anderson Cooper about the historic landing. Plus, the Biden administration is set to impose new sanctions on more than 500 Russian targets Friday in response to the death of Alexey Navalny. Former National Security Council Senior Director for Europe and Russia Fiona Hill joins AC360 to talk about the current strain on US-Russia relations.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sources tell CNN that the White House is considering executive action that would restrict migrants' ability to seek asylum if they crossed illegally at the U.S.-Mexico border. Border crossings have reached record levels and have resulted in thousands of migrants arriving at the border. CNN White House Reporter Priscilla Alverez tells Anderson Cooper what Biden administration officials are telling her about this possible executive action. Plus, the parents of Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie have reached a settlement after mediation in the emotional distress lawsuit. Petito's parents allege the Laundries knew their son killed their daughter but intentionally withheld information during the investigation. CNN National Correspondent Randi Kaye joins AC360 with the details about the settlement.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The former FBI informant charged with lying about the Bidens’ dealings in Ukraine told investigators after his arrest that Russian intelligence officials were involved in passing information to him about Hunter Biden, prosecutors said in a new court filing, noting that the information was false. New York Democratic Congressman Dan Goldman, who served as Democratic counsel during the former president's first impeachment inquiry, joins Anderson to discuss the new development. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the world continues to react to the death of Russian opposition figure Alexey Navalny, some of the letters he wrote in prison are coming to light. Some of them were sent to Kerry Kennedy, daughter of slain 1968 presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy. She joins Anderson to talk about those letters.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Art of the Deal" co-author Tony Schwartz joins Anderson to discuss the major ruling against former President Donald Trump and his companies today ordering them to pay $355 million. Trump's adult sons, Donald Jr. and Eric have also been ordered to pay $4 million each as part of the judgment. Schwartz says the former president is now officially the head of what he calls a "crime family." And later, Daniel Roher, director of the CNN film "Navalny" reacts to the death of Russian opposition leader and Putin-critic Alexey Navalny.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former President Trump's legal battles were on full display in dueling hearings Thursday as a judge in New York set a trial date for the first of his four criminal cases. Also, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, who brought the election subversion case against the former president in Georgia, testified at an evidentiary hearing seeking to disqualify her from that case. Anthony Scaramucci joins Anderson to discuss the political implications of both cases. And later, Anderson speaks with the brother of the woman killed in Wednesday's mass shooting at Kansas City's Super Bowl rally. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

At least one person has died, and more than 20 others injured, including children, after a shooting at the end of the Super Bowl celebration for the Kansas City Chiefs. Police Chief Stacey Graves says three people have been detained as part of the ongoing investigation. Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe joins AC360 to discuss what key questions law enforcement still has about the deadly shooting. Plus, special counsel Jack Smith urged the Supreme Court to let a lower court ruling stand that denied former President Trump’s immunity from prosecution. CNN Senior Legal Analyst Elie Honig tells Anderson Cooper what happens next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former President Trump asked the Supreme Court to temporarily block a unanimous decision from the DC Circuit that rejects his immunity claims in the election subversion case that was brought by special counsel Jack Smith. Democratic Congresswoman and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi joins AC360 to discuss Trump’s request and reveals if she thinks he will actually stand trial before the November election. Plus, a woman walked into a Texas megachurch and opened fire over the weekend before two off-duty officers engaged the shooter and killed her. CNN Senior National Correspondent Ed Lavandera gives an update on the investigation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vice President Kamala Harris defended President Biden in the wake of the special counsel report that said he willingly retained and disclosed classified military and national security information. Special counsel Robert Hur mentioned the president’s apparent mental lapses, saying investigators found his “memory was significantly limited” during interviews with his ghostwriter and an interview with Hur’s office last year. Conservative attorney George Conway tells Anderson Cooper how he feels about the report’s characterization of the President. Plus, CNN Senior Data Reporter Harry Enten joins AC360 to break down the Super Bowl matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Special counsel Robert Hur’s released a report outlining how President Joe Biden mishandled classified material. Hur elected not to criminally pursue Biden and made clear how the cases of mishandling classified material were different between Biden and Trump. During remarks at the White House, Biden blasted special prosecutor Robert Hur and defended his memory while mistakenly referring to Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi as the president of Mexico. Plus, the Supreme Court signaled Thursday it is poised to back former President Donald Trump and fend off a blockbuster challenge to his eligibility to appear on Colorado’s ballot, potentially by a wide margin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Senate Republicans blocked a major bipartisan border deal and foreign aid package. Sen. James Lankford, one of the GOP’s most conservative members, helped craft the deal that would have established restrictive border measures, something Republicans have demanded be part of the bill. Former President Trump is making border security a central campaign issue as he tries to beat President Biden in November. Republican Rep. Dan Crenshaw tells Anderson Cooper why he's "frustrated" by the process. Plus, the Supreme Court meets tomorrow to hear arguments on Trump's eligibility to appear on Colorado's ballot. CNN Legal Analyst Carrie Cordero joins AC360 to discuss what she thinks are the former president's strongest and weakest arguments in this case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A federal appeals court ruled that former President Trump does not have immunity from prosecution for his alleged crimes he committed while he was president to reverse the 2020 election results. The court’s decision rejects the former president’s arguments that he shouldn’t have to go on trial for the federal election subversion charges. The court gave Trump and his team until February 12 to file an emergency stay request with the Supreme Court. Former Republican Presidential candidate Chris Christie explains to Anderson Cooper why he doesn't think there's "any grounds for appeal." Plus, a jury found the mother of the teenager who killed four students at a Michigan high school in 2021 guilty of all four counts of involuntary manslaughter. Tate Myre and Hana St. Juliana were two of the victims who were murdered. Their dads, Buck Myre and Steve St. Juliana, join AC360 to discuss the verdict and remember Tate and Hana. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Buckingham Palace announced that King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer and will take a step back from his public duties while he gets treatment. King Charles received a corrective procedure for a benign enlarged prostate last month and further tests revealed a “form of cancer.” Sources tell CNN that the King does not have prostate cancer. CNN Royal Historian Kate Williams joins AC360 from Buckingham Palace to discuss how the public is reacting to the news. Plus, historic rain has pummeled Southern California bringing landslides, power outages and dramatic rescues. CNN National Correspondent Nick Watt is in Los Angeles and gives Anderson Cooper an update on when the flood threat is supposed to end. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The United States launched strikes in Iraq and Syria in response to a drone strike in Jordan that killed three American soldiers. The U.S. said it struck 85 targets linked to Iran-backed militias. Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper joins AC360 to discuss the strikes. Plus, the federal judge in former President Trump’s election interference case has postponed the trial because of ongoing appeals about the power of the presidency. CNN Senior Legal Analyst Elie Honig tells AC360 why he thinks it’s taking longer for the appeals court to rule on their decision. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The mom of the teenager who killed four students at a Michigan high school took the stand in her own trial where she’s facing four counts of involuntary manslaughter. Jennifer Crumbley testified it was her husband’s responsibility to store their son’s gun safely because she “just didn’t feel comfortable being in charge of that.” Her husband is scheduled to go on trial in early March on the same charges. CNN Chief Legal Analyst Laura Coates joins AC360 to discuss Crumbley's testimony and how she defended herself. Plus, in an exclusive CNN poll, former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley leads President Biden by 13 points in a general election head-to-head race. Former Democratic South Carolina House Member Bakari Sellers tells AC360 why Haley staying in the race helps Democrats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The CEOs of several social media companies were grilled by members of Congress about the risks their products pose to children. Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham told the CEOs they have "blood on [their] hands." Parents whose children suffered or died as a result of social media were also at the hearing to listen to the executives answer tough questions from the Senate Judiciary Committee. Frances Haugen is a former Facebook product manager and was a whistleblower who released tens of thousands of pages of internal research and documents that led to a firestorm for the social media company back in 2021. She joins AC360 to discuss today’s testimony and whether she thinks anything will change. Plus, right-wing media figures are targeting, arguably the most popular entertainer in the world, Taylor Swift. They are sharing an absurd conspiracy theory ahead of the Super Bowl that claims the NFL and the Democratic Party are working together to deliver the 2024 presidential election to current President Joe Biden. Democratic Strategist James Carville tells AC360 how he feels about the GOP going against Swift and the Swifties.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

House Republicans are moving closer to taking the rare step of impeaching Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas for his handling of the southern border. The Republicans on the House Homeland Security Committee claim Mayorkas has committed high crimes and misdemeanors when it comes to how he’s dealt with the crisis. House Speaker Mike Johnson has promised to move the articles of impeachment against Mayorkas to the floor quickly. Democratic Rep. Dan Goldman serves on the House Homeland Security Committee. He joins AC360 to discuss why he calls these efforts a "gross abuse" of the impeachment clause. Plus, former President Trump's Super PAC spent approximately $50 million on legal and investigation-related expenses in 2023.Investigative journalist and author of the "Big Cheat," David Cay Johnston tells Anderson Cooper if he thinks Trump would be able to afford these massive legal fees if it weren't for his PAC.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Defense Department identified the three U.S. soldiers killed in a drone attack on a U.S. military outpost in Jordan as Sgt. William Rivers, Specialist Kennedy Sanders, and Specialist Breonna Moffett. More than 40 others were injured. Sources tell CNN the drone caused confusion because there was also an American drone returning to base, which led to uncertainty over whether it was hostile and caused a delay in U.S. response. CNN Chief International Correspondent Clarissa Ward joins AC360 from Tel Aviv, Israel to discuss how the attack unfolded. Plus, a South Carolina judge ruled that Alex Murdaugh will not receive a new murder trial after his attorneys alleged the court clerk tampered with the jury that found him guilty of killing his wife and son nearly 11 months ago. CNN National Correspondent Dianne Gallagher tells Anderson Cooper what is next for Murdaugh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A jury said former President Trump should pay $83.3 million in damages to E. Jean Carroll, who said the decision is a "huge defeat for every bully who has tried to keep a woman down." The trial centered around Trump’s 2019 comments about Carroll, who last year won a civil verdict over her claim Trump sexually assaulted her in the mid-1990s and then said he defamed her when he denied the accusation. Roberta Kaplan is Carroll’s attorney. She tells Anderson Cooper how her client is feeling after the jury’s decision. Plus, Jessica Leeds swore under oath at the first E. Jean Carroll trial that the former president sexually assaulted her in the 1970s. He denies the claim. She joins AC360 to react to the outcome of this trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former President Trump was on the witness stand in a Manhattan federal courthouse as he seeks to avoid a multimillion-dollar jury verdict against him in his civil defamation trial. The case centers on Trump’s 2019 comments about E. Jean Carroll, the magazine columnist who last year won a civil verdict over her claim Trump sexually assaulted her in the mid-1990s and then said he defamed her when he denied the claim. She is seeking at least $10 million and the jury will decide how much Trump must pay her. CNN Correspondent Kara Scannell tells Anderson Cooper what the former President said while he was testifying and when the jury is expected to reach a verdict. Plus, the Republican National Committee was considering a move that would declare Trump the party's 2024 presumptive nominee even though he hasn't reached the delegate requirements to win the nomination. CNN National Correspondent Kristen Holmes joins AC360 to discuss the former Trump's changing stance on the proposal and where it currently stands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tonight in a campaign rally in her home state, former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley said her opponent, former President Trump, "pitched a fit" and "threw a temper tantrum" during his speech after he won the New Hampshire primary. After coming in second, Haley said the "race is far from over" as she prepares for the next contest in South Carolina next month. Katon Dawson is the former chairman of the South Carolina Republican Party and has supported Haley. He joins AC360 to discuss how he thinks she can slow the former president's momentum. Plus, a source exclusively tells CNN that the House Ethics Committee investigating Rep. Matt Gaetz has reached out to the woman he allegedly had sexual relations with when she was a 17-year-old minor. Sources also say the committee has also asked the Justice Department to for materials from its own investigation into the Florida Republican. That probe concluded in 2023 with no charges. Rep. Gaetz has denied any wrongdoing. CNN Chief Legal Affairs Correspondent Paula Reid tells Anderson Cooper what more she is learning about the House committee's investigation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nikki Haley and former President Trump are making their last pitches to voters in New Hampshire before they face off in the state's pivotal primary contest. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis endorsed Trump after ending his campaign over the weekend. Haley told voters she's the best alternative to the former president and says, "it is go time." Republican Gov. Chris Sununu, who is backing Haley, joins AC360 to discuss the former South Carolina governor's chances of winning the country's first-in-the-nation primary. Plus, Axios has learned that Israel has proposed a two-month pause in Gaza for the release of the more than 100 hostages being held there. CNN Chief National Security Correspondent Alex Maruqardt tells Anderson Cooper what CNN has exclusively learned about another proposal by Israel that would let Hamas leaders leave Gaza. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Republican Sen. Tim Scott is expected to endorse his one-time rival, former President Trump in New Hampshire, just days before the state’s primary. Sources tell CNN that Trump’s inner circle had hoped Scott would endorse before the South Carolina primary, but the timeline was accelerated after Nikki Haley’s rise in the polls. Haley, the former South Carolina Governor, appointed Scott to his Senate seat back in 2012. Former Republican Political Consultant Stuart Stevens joins AC360 to discuss if Scott’s endorsement will help Trump and how it could hurt Haley. Plus, CNN Senior Data Reporter and Buffalo Bills superfan, Harry Enten, joins AC360 from Orchard Park, New York where fans are getting paid $20 to help shovel the snow from Highmark Stadium. The Buffalo area has been pounded with lake effect snow that has blanketed the stadium. The Bills take on the Kansas City Chiefs, the defending Super Bowl champions, this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former President Trump and his legal team are urging the U.S. Supreme Court to put him back on the Colorado ballot and reverse the state’s Supreme Court ruling. Trump’s attorneys warn that if states are allowed to bar him from the 2024 ballot there will be “chaos and bedlam.” The Colorado Supreme Court ruled that the former president is constitutionally ineligible to run in 2024 because of the insurrectionist ban in the 14th Amendment. Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold joins AC360 to discuss Trump's request and says his words underline "how dangerous he is to the country." Plus, the Justice Department released a damning new report on the law enforcement response during the 2022 school massacre in Uvalde, Texas that left 19 children and two teachers dead. CNN Senior Crime and Justice Correspondent Shimon Prokupecz tells Anderson Cooper how the families reacted to the report and its findings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former President Trump clashed with the judge overseeing his civil defamation case after his comments could be heard by the jury while his accuser was testifying. Judge Lewis Kaplan threatened to remove Trump from courtroom and the former president responded, “I would love it.” Trump is on trial for his 2019 defamatory statements about E. Jean Carroll's sexual assault allegations. The former columnist testified to decide how much money in damages the former president must pay her. CNN Correspondent Kara Scannell joins AC360 to discuss what she saw and heard while in the courtroom. Plus, Kensington Palace announced that the Princess of Wales will spend up to two weeks recovering in the hospital after having a successful, planned abdominal surgery. Buckingham Palace also revealed that King Charles is also going to the hospital next week for treatment for an enlarged prostate. CNN Royal Correspondent Max Foster joins AC360 with the details and when the Princess of Wales can start working again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former President Trump dominated the Iowa caucuses with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis finishing second, ahead of former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley. The focus shifts to next week's New Hampshire primary where the Trump campaign is sharpening their attacks against Haley, who is rising in the polls. CNN National Correspondent Kristen Holmes joins AC360 live from Trump's event in Atkinson, New Hampshire. Plus, Gilgo Beach serial killings suspect Rex Heuermann was charged with a fourth murder. Heuermann is accused of killing the four women called the "Gilgo Four" but has pleaded not guilty to all the charges. CNN Correspondent Jean Casarez tells Anderson Cooper who the fourth victim was and how prosecutors say DNA evidence was able to connect the bodies to Heuermann. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonight’s AC360 showcast has been pre-empted for coverage of the Iowa caucuses. For recent news updates, be sure to visit CNN’s ‘5 Things’ at: https://edition.cnn.com/audio/podcasts/5-things Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The U.S. carried out more strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen, according to a US official. This comes one day after launching a coordinated multi-nation attack on nearly 30 Houthi locations. According to the official, these additional strikes targeted a radar facility used by the Houthis. Fareed Zakaria and General Wesley Clark join Anderson to discuss the new action.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The US and UK militaries struck multiple targets in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen Thursday after the Iran-backed militant group defied warnings from the Biden administration and its allies and continued to attack commercial ships in the Red Sea. Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Patrick Ryder joins Anderson to provide an update. Former NATO Supreme Allied Commanders Gen. Wesley Clark and Gen. Philip M. Breedlove also provide their perspectives on the strikes.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonight’s AC360 showcast has been pre-empted by coverage of the CNN Republican presidential primary debate. For recent news updates, be sure to visit CNN’s ‘5 Things’ at: https://edition.cnn.com/audio/podcasts/5-things Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A federal appeals court panel raised skepticism and sharply questioned the former president’s lawyer over the argument that he is immune from prosecution and his federal election subversion indictment should be dismissed. Special counsel Jack Smith’s team has argued that a president is not above the law while Trump’s attorneys said that prosecuting him would “open a Pandora’s box” of indicting other former presidents for actions they took while in office. Former federal prosecutor Elie Honig tells Anderson Cooper how quickly the judges could come to a decision and what happens after. Plus, Republican candidates are racing to make their final pitches to voters in Iowa with less than a week until the state's pivotal caucuses. Then just eight days later will be the New Hampshire primary. CNN Chief National Correspondent John King joins AC360 from Washington, DC with the new CNN polling from New Hampshire and where the race stands.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former President Trump is arguing that he is protected from prosecution under presidential immunity in the criminal conspiracy case against him in Georgia. Trump wants the case “dismissed with prejudice” and his attorneys argue that the specific acts in the indictment “lie squarely within the ‘outer perimeter’ of the president’s official duties.” Conservative lawyer George Conway tells Anderson Cooper why he doesn't think this argument will play out very well for the former president. Plus, a group of House Democrats are calling for Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas to recuse himself from deciding whether Trump is eligible for Colorado's primary ballot. The lawmakers say Thomas’ wife’s role in the January 6, 2021, “Stop the Steal” rally that she attended makes it “unthinkable” the conservative justice could be impartial in deciding whether the event constituted an insurrection. Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez signed that letter and joins AC360 to discuss if she thinks Justice Thomas will recuse himself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Supreme Court announced it will review Colorado Supreme Court’s controversial decision to remove former President Trump from the state’s ballot. Oral arguments are scheduled for February 8th and the Trump campaign says it welcomes a “fair hearing.” Courts in several other states are reviewing Trump’s eligibility on their ballots. Maine’s secretary of state already removed him from the state’s 2024 primary ballot and Trump’s team appealed the decision in state court. CNN Chief Legal Affairs Correspondent Paula Reid joins AC360 to discuss how the Supreme Court’s decision will impact the cases in other states. Plus, President Biden kicked off his 2024 campaign today by warning Americans about the dangers of another Trump presidency. David Axelrod, who served as senior adviser to President Obama, tells Anderson Cooper if he thinks Biden’s message will be an effective call to action for voters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A 6th grader was killed and five others wounded in a school shooting in Perry, Iowa. Anderson speaks with Rachael Kares who was in the school when the shooting began. Also, a second batch of documents was just unsealed related to the late sex-offender Jeffrey Epstein. Kara Scannell has been reading through them and has the latest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A delegation of Republican lawmakers visited the border in Eagle Pass, Texas to see the crisis up close. They are critical of President Biden and his administration's response. Some say they will vote to block any deal that reaches them, telling CNN’s Manu Raju they don’t want anything to help the White House. Anderson talks with the mayor of Eagle Pass, Rolando Salinas, about today’s visit, what the crisis is doing to his city, and what he hopes can be done. Plus, Richard Quest has the latest information on the deadly plane collision in Japan that may offer clues on what caused the accident. You’ll also see how the crew took swift action to get everyone safely off the Japan Airlines plane. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former President Donald Trump has asked a Maine court to overturn the secretary of state’s decision to remove him from the 2024 primary ballot there because of his role in the U.S. Capitol insurrection on January 6, 2021. Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows joins Anderson to talk about Trump's appeal. Republican presidential candidate and former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie joins Anderson to discuss Trump’s legal fight in Maine, the state of play in the 2024 GOP primary, and the new charges against New Jersey Democratic Senator Menendez. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Russia has launched the biggest air attack on Ukraine since the beginning of its full-scale invasion, the Ukrainian military told CNN, with an unprecedented number of drones and missiles fired at targets across the country, killing at least 31 people and injuring more than 150 others. Retired Army Four-star General and former NATO Supreme Allied Commander Wesley Clark talks about what this attack means. And insight into what is driving Vladimir Putin and what it suggests in the days and weeks ahead, with Yevgenia Albats who is Editor-in-Chief and CEO of The New Times. She's is also a dissident Russian journalist who left the country last year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Maine’s top election official has removed former President Donald Trump from the state’s 2024 primary ballot, in a surprising decision based on the 14th Amendment’s “insurrectionist ban.” Secretary of State Shenna Bellows talks about this decision and how she came to it. And Michael Eric Dyson, distinguished professor of African American and Diaspora Studies at Vanderbilt University and co-author of “Unequal: A Story of America" talks about Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley's comments on slavery and the Civil War.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Michigan Supreme Court rejected the attempt to keep former President Trump off the 2024 primary ballot because of the “insurrectionist ban” in the U.S. Constitution. The Colorado Supreme Court kicked Trump off the state’s primary ballot for his role in the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson joins AC360 to explain why she agrees with her state’s Supreme Court decision. Plus, two men out fishing in Indiana found a mangled truck underneath a bridge and a man stuck inside who they thought was dead. CNN National Correspondent Athena Jones tells AC360 the incredible story of the Matthew Reum, the man inside the vehicle, who was alive and had been trapped there, tightly pinned in his seat under the bridge for six days.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Israel Defense Forces says it’s continuing their intense fighting in Gaza by using its air, ground, and naval troops to strike “terror targets.” One of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s closest confidants, Ron Dermer, met with officials from the White House and State Department to discuss the next phase of the war in Gaza. The Hamas-controlled Ministry of Health in Gaza says more than 20,900 people have been killed and 55,000 injured since October 7th. CNN Political and Foreign Policy Analyst Barak Ravid tells AC360 where hostage negotiations stand between Israel and Hamas and if they are any closer to another pause in fighting. Plus, the FBI is investigating reports of violent threats to the Colorado’s Supreme Court justices who ruled last week to remove former President Trump from the state’s 2024 presidential ballot because of the 14th Amendment’s “insurrectionist ban.” John Miller is the former NYPD Deputy Commissioner of Intelligence and Counterterrorism. He tells AC360 what the FBI is looking for and how they’re helping local law enforcement agencies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Supreme Court rejected special counsel Jack Smith’s request to have the high court decide whether former President Trump has any immunity from federal prosecution for alleged crimes he committed while he was in the White House. The question of Trump's immunity must be decided before the trial, which is scheduled for March 4th and could be delayed. The issue will first go before an appeals court early next month. Former federal judge Nancy Gertner tells AC360 why she thinks the Supreme Court may have rejected the special counsel’s request. Plus, federal authorities are apprehending record levels of migrants at the U.S. southern border each day as officials deal with a lack of capacity and resources. CNN Senior Latin American Affairs Editor Rafael Romo joins AC360 from Eagle Pass, Texas for an update on a situation that top immigration officials are calling a “serious challenge.”  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

According to the Detroit News and the recordings they reviewed, then-President Trump personally pressured two Republican Michigan canvassers to not certify the 2020 election. The Detroit News says the recordings reveal that Trump told the two GOP Wayne County canvassers they'd look "terrible" if they signed the documents after they first voted in opposition and then later in the same meeting voted to approve certification of the county’s election results. The Trump campaign released a statement saying "all of President Trump’s actions were taken in furtherance of his duty as president of the United States to faithfully take care of the laws and ensure election integrity.” Conservative attorney George Conway joins AC360 to discuss the Detroit News' reporting and what this could mean for Jack Smith's election interference case against Trump. Plus, Rudy Giuliani filed for bankruptcy in federal court after a jury ordered him to pay two Georgia election officials nearly $150 million for the harm caused by his defamatory statements about them following the 2020 election. CNN Senior Crime and Justice Reporter Katelyn Polantz tells AC360 how this filing could affect the damages he owes Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former President Trump has asked the Supreme Court to reject special counsel Jack Smith's request to have the high court decide whether he has any immunity from federal prosecution for alleged crimes he committed while he was in the White House. The question of Trump's immunity has to be decided before the trial, which is scheduled for March 4th. Smith asked the justices to review a lower court ruling that the former president is not immune from the election subversion criminal case, a rare step of reviewing the issue before a federal appeals court weighs in. CNN Senior Legal Analyst Elie Honig tells AC360 if he thinks the Trump team would be trying to slow down the process if he wasn't running for reelection. Plus, CNN Senior International Correspondent Fred Pleitgen joins AC360 from Iceland for an update on the volcano erupting on the Reykjanes peninsula. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Colorado Supreme Court removed former President Trump from the state’s 2024 ballot saying he isn’t an eligible presidential candidate because of the 14th Amendment’s “insurrectionist ban.” The Trump campaign reacted to the decision and said it would “swiftly file an appeal.” Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold tells AC360 if she agrees with the court's ruling. Plus, CNN Senior International Correspondent Fred Pleitgen joins AC360 from Grindavik, Iceland with the latest on the volcanic eruption on the Reykjanes peninsula. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The two Georgia election workers, Ruby Freeman and her daughter Shaye Moss, who won a nearly $150 million defamation case against Rudy Giuliani have sued him again, asking a federal judge to permanently ban him from lying about them. Giuliani told reporters on the first day of the trial that “everything I said about them is true” despite his attorneys presenting little defense in court and the former New York City mayor deciding not to testify. Former federal prosecutor Jessica Roth tells AC360 what the judge could do to prevent Giuliani from continuing to lie about Freeman and Moss. Plus, U.S. Secretary of Defense Llyod Austin spoke with officials in Israel about pathways “toward a future for Gaza after Hamas.” The group’s military wing released a video showing three Israeli male hostages still being held in Gaza. CNN Correspondent Jeremy Diamond joins AC360 to give an update on some of the released hostages and what they went through while being held captive by Hamas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A jury has ordered Rudy Giuliani to pay two Georgia election workers, Ruby Freeman and her daughter Shaye Moss, nearly $150 million for the harm caused by his defamatory statements about them following the 2020 election. The former New York mayor and one-time lawyer for former President Trump said he plans to appeal. Meryl Conant Governski is an attorney for Freeman and Moss. She tells Anderson Cooper if her clients are confident they’ll receive any money from Giuliani. Plus, an autopsy revealed that “Friends” star Matthew Perry died from “acute effects of ketamine” and subsequent drowning. CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta joins AC360 to discuss the autopsy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A field hospital has been set up by the United Arab Emirates government in Rafah, in southern Gaza, to help treat the sick and injured. CNN Chief International Correspondent Clarissa Ward was able to see their work. CNN is first western media outlet to gain independent access to southern Gaza without an IDF escort. She joins AC360 to share what she saw in the hospital, including a 20-month-old boy who has scratches all over his face, and doesn't even know that his parents and siblings were killed in a strike. Plus, the Iowa caucuses are just a little more than a month away and CNN Chief National Correspondent John King traveled there to speak to Republican voters he's been following for the last five months about former President Trump's lead in the polls. He tells Anderson Cooper why some are hesitant to vote for Trump and what candidate may get their votes.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

House Republicans voted to open an impeachment inquiry into President Biden and his family’s alleged foreign business dealings, which so far, has struggled to uncover any wrongdoing. Biden has called the inquiry a “baseless political stunt.” Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff tells Anderson Cooper why this isn't a "legitimate" impeachment investigation. Plus, the judge overseeing the former President Trump's 2020 election interference case temporarily paused all procedural proceedings while appeals over a major issue play out. CNN Senior Legal Analyst Elie Honig joins AC360 to discuss the judge's decision and how this could affect the trial timeline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

During a joint news conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, President Biden said the U.S. will support Ukraine “as long as we can.” Zelensky was on Capitol Hill meeting with lawmakers and advocating for more aid. CNN Chief International Security Correspondent Nick Paton Walsh joins AC360 from Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine where he's been talking to troops about their "concern, anger and frustration" about the potential of not getting more U.S. funding to help fight the Russians. Plus, a U.S. official tells CNN that Israel has started flooding Gaza tunnels with seawater on a "limited basis." CNN Chief National Security Correspondent Alex Marquardt is in Tel Aviv, Israel. He tells Anderson Cooper that this could be a "significant new tactic" by the Israeli military. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Supreme Court said it will expedite special counsel Jack Smith’s request to determine if former President Trump has immunity from criminal prosecution for allegedly committing crimes while he was in the White House. It’s an attempt by Smith to keep the trial on track for early March 2024. CNN Senior Legal Analyst Elie Honig tells Anderson Cooper if he thinks the Supreme Court will take the case. Plus, Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with an Israeli war cabinet member about the remaining hostages in Gaza and the increasing humanitarian crisis there. Ifat Kalderon's cousin, Ofer, is still believed to be held hostage in Gaza. She joins AC360 to talk about the situation and says "it's not an option" that Ofer doesn't come back alive.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The United States vetoed a United Nations resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza over the growing concern about the civilian death toll. The fighting in the Gaza has intensified with Israel’s military claiming it carried out strikes on about 450 targets over the past day. CNN Chief National Security Correspondent Alex Marquart gives Anderson Cooper an update on the hostage situation and the ongoing fighting. Plus, Harvard’s president apologized for her testimony at an antisemitism hearing on Capitol Hill this week where she and other university presidents failed to explicitly say calls for genocide of Jewish people constituted bullying and harassment on campus. Rep. Josh Gottheimer went to Harvard and the University of Pennsylvania and is one of the dozens of Jewish members in the U.S. House. He joins AC360 to discuss the apology and his initial reaction when he heard the presidents’ remarks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hunter Biden has been charged with nine counts in connection with a long-running Justice Department investigation into his taxes. The case was close to being resolved until a plea deal fell apart in July. CNN Chief Legal Affairs Correspondent Paula Reid gives Anderson Cooper details about what's in the indictment and how much prison time the president's son could potentially face if he's found guilty. Plus, former President Trump was back in court for his New York civil fraud trial and called it "corrupt" while criticizing the judge and New York Attorney General Letitia James, who brought the case against him. Trump is expected to take the stand next week in his own defense. Former Manhattan Chief Assistant District Attorney Karen Friedman Agnifilo joins AC360 to discuss if Trump's appearance in court will ultimately affect the judge's decision. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police say at least three people are dead and one is in stable condition after a shooting at the University of Nevada Las Vegas. The suspect is also dead. KSNV reporter Brett Forrest was on campus interviewing graduating seniors for a different assignment when students started barreling into the classroom warning of an active shooter. He tells Anderson Cooper how long he was in the classroom before police showed up to evacuate him and the others he was sheltering in place with. Plus, President Biden is no stranger to loss. His son Beau died in 2015 and he lost his first wife, Neila, and 13-month-old daughter, Naomi, in a car crash in 1972. Anderson sat down with the president to talk about facing grief and loss for the new season of his podcast, "All There Is." You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

House Speaker Mike Johnson says that when the footage of the deadly January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol is released to the public, the faces of the rioters will be blurred to protect them from being charged by the Justice Department. Former Republican Rep. Liz Cheney was the vice chair of the House Select Committee that investigated the insurrection. She joins AC360 to discuss Speaker Johnson's decision. She also talks about the current state of the GOP and says this group of Republicans "can't be counted on to defend the Constitution." Plus, the Israeli military says today was the "most intense day since the beginning of the ground operation." CNN Correspondent Jeremy Diamond is in Ashkelon, Israel. He tells Anderson Cooper what's going on in Southern Gaza where Israeli troops have encircled the city of Khan Younis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The United Nations’ top humanitarian relief coordinator says the situation in Gaza keeps getting “more apocalyptic” and “people are being ordered to move again, with little to survive on, forced to make one impossible choice after another.” According to a UN agency, more than 80% of Gaza’s total population have been displaced and the Hamas-controlled health ministry claims more than 15,800 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli strikes since October 7. CNN Senior International Correspondent Ben Wedeman joins AC360 to discuss the desperation the people of Gaza are feeling. Plus, U.S. officials tell CNN that the negotiations over the release of additional hostages from Gaza appears high unlikely to resume any time soon. Hamas is refusing to release a remaining group of young women hostages, like 23-year-old Romi Gonen who was kidnapped from the Israeli music festival. Romi’s mother, Meirav Leshem Gonen, tells Anderson Cooper she was sure that her daughter would have been released during the seven-day truce that ended last week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Israel has restarted its military campaign against Hamas after a seven day pause and more than 100 hostages freed. Israel says the militant group fired rockets toward Israeli territory. Hamas claimed they were having trouble locating 10 women and children hostages, something Israel insisted must happen if the truce were to continue for an eighth day. Hamas accused Israel of “refusing all offers” to extend the agreement. CNN Chief Global Affairs Correspondent Matthew Chance joins AC360 to give an update on the fighting in Gaza. Plus, the House voted to expel Republican Rep. George Santos after a damning House Ethics committee report found evidence he broke federal laws, stole from his campaign, and delivered a “constant series of lies” to voters and donors on his way to winning a U.S. House seat. Santos denounced the ethics investigation as “a disgusting politicized smear.” Separately, he has plead not guilty to 23 federal charges, including misusing campaign funds and lying about his personal finances on House disclosure reports. GOP Rep. Dusty Johnson voted to expel Santos. He tells Anderson Cooper his former colleague is a “crook” and has “lied about everything” he’s ever said. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eight more Israeli hostages were released from Gaza after a tense and lengthy back-and-forth between Israel and Hamas that extended the truce into a seventh day. The deal is set to expire again tonight unless Hamas offers up a new list of 10 hostages to be released. Rachel Goldberg and Jon Polin's 23-year-old son, Hersh, was badly wounded by a grenade on October 7 and taken captive by Hamas. They join AC360 to give an update on their son's chances of being put on a list to be released. Plus, Republican Rep. George Santos refused to resign one day ahead of an expected expulsion vote and claimed he's the one being bullied. A damning House Ethics Committee report found evidence he broke federal laws, stole from his campaign, and delivered a “constant series of lies” to voters and donors on his way to winning a U.S. House seat. Democratic Rep. Dan Goldman tells Anderson Cooper how he thinks the vote will go tomorrow.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Over the last five days of the truce between Israel and Hamas, 81 hostages have been released, mostly women and children. One of those kids is 9-year-old Emily Hand. Her father, Thomas, was told that his daughter had died, and he told CNN days after the October 7 attack that her death was “a blessing” because it was the “best news of the possibilities” that he knew. A month later, the Israeli army told him it was “highly probable” Emily was alive and a hostage of Hamas. CNN Chief International Correspondent Clarissa Ward sat down with Thomas Hand after he was reunited with his daughter after more than 50 days. She tells Anderson Cooper he knew "her spirit" would help her survive. Plus, family and friends honored the life of former first lady Rosalynn Carter at a service in Atlanta. Jill Stuckey is a longtime friend of the Carters. She joins AC360 to remember her friend who she calls "remarkable." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

More Israeli hostages have been released and the truce between Israel and Hamas has been extended for two more days. A relative of six family members who were released yesterday talks about her family and what they are going through. Also, a doctor who is the head of the medical team for the hostages and missing families forum talks about the struggles some of the hostage are going through. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Israel says the hostage release and truce with Hamas is delayed until Friday. The loved ones of several hostages join AC360 to share what they are hoping for in the coming days. Also, authorities say there’s “no indication” terrorism was tied to a fiery and deadly crash on a bridge connecting the United States and Canada. So, what was behind the incident? CNN’s Chief Law Enforcement & Intelligence Analyst John Miller has the latest information. Airdate: November 22, 2023. Guests: Iris Liniado, Rachel Goldberg & Jon Polin, John Miller. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Israel's cabinet has approved a deal that would see the release of at least 50 hostages—women and children—being held in Gaza by Hamas in exchange for a four-day truce in Israel's air and ground campaign. A source tells CNN that the deal was approved by a significant majority. Axios' Political and Foreign Policy Reporter Barak Ravid tells AC360 when he thinks hostages will actually be released. Plus, Anat Moshe Shoshany's grandmother, Adina Moshe, was kidnapped from Kibbutz Nir Oz. She joins AC360 to react to the news of the deal and says it gives her "so much hope". Guests: Barak Ravid, Anat Moshe Shoshany. Airdate: November 21, 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A White House Official claimed that negotiations to free some of the hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza are “getting close to the end.” Family members of some of the Israeli hostages are begging for answers ahead of their meeting with Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Former Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Michael Oren tells AC360 why it's so difficult to negotiate with Hamas. Plus, President Biden celebrated his 81st birthday today. CNN Chief National Correspondent John King joins AC360 after talking to young voters in Michigan about how they feel about Biden's age and him potentially serving another four years in the White House. Airdate: November 20, 2023. Guests: Michael Oren, John King. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Israel Defense Forces say they found the body of Yehudit Weiss, an Israeli hostage, near the Al-Shifa hospital. Weiss was kidnapped on October 7th and a military spokesperson said the 65-year-old grandmother was killed by Hamas but didn’t give details on the cause of death. CNN Correspondent Jeremy Diamond joins AC360 from Ashkelon, Israel to discuss where the negotiations stand to release some of the other hostages. Plus, a House Ethics Committee report revealed “substantial evidence” that Republican New York Rep. George Santos stole from his campaign and delivered a “constant series of lies” to voters and donors. GOP Rep. Ken Buck tells Anderson Cooper why he now wants Santos to be expelled from Congress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Biden held a news conference after a roughly four-hour meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping where they discussed wanting to stabilize U.S.-China relations after months of heightened tension. Biden said the talks between the two leaders were "some of the most constructive and productive." CNN correspondents and others join Anderson Cooper to discuss the high-stakes meeting and President Biden’s news conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Israel Defense Forces says it's "carrying out a precise and targeted operation” against Hamas in Gaza's Al-Shifa hospital. The IDF has accused Hamas of "continued military" use of the facility that "jeopardized the hospital’s protected status under international law.” Hamas and hospital officials have rejected Israel’s claims. IDF spokesperson Lt. Col. Peter Lerner joins AC360 to give an update on the military operation at the hospital. Plus, demonstrators from around the country came to Washington, D.C.'s "March for Israel" to denounce antisemitism and demand the release of hostages being held by Hamas. Rachel Goldberg and Jon Polin's son, Hersh, is believed to be one of those hostages in Gaza. Rachel tells Anderson Cooper that she believes Hersh and the other hostages are being failed by the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The director of Al-Shifa hospital, the largest in Gaza, says its essential units have collapsed and conditions are “catastrophic.” Fuel reserves have run out leaving the facility unable to function. A U.S. official says Hamas has a command node underneath the hospital and is using fuel intended to keep it running while its fighters regularly cluster in and around the facility. CNN International Diplomatic Editor Nic Robertson went into Gaza with the IDF. He tells Anderson Cooper why it's "absolute chaos" and why calling it a war zone "doesn't do it justice." Plus, Donald Trump Jr. testified for the defense in the fraud trial against him, his father Donald Trump and their company. CNN Correspondent Kara Scannell was in the courtroom. She joins AC360 to discuss what Trump Jr. said about his father. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sources tell CNN that the group of negotiators working toward a deal that would include a days-long pause in fighting in Gaza exchange for a large group of Hamas hostages being freed. A senior U.S. official who is familiar with the talks warned the negotiations could stall at any point and that “it’s been close before...there’s no certainty at all.” CNN Correspondent Ed Lavandera joins AC360 from Tel Aviv, Israel to tell the story of a woman who is willing to do “whatever it takes” to get her sister out of Hamas’ possession. Plus, FBI agents seized New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ cell phones and iPad as part of their federal investigation into campaign fundraising. CNN Crime and Justice Correspondent Shimon Prokupecz tells Anderson Cooper how the FBI executed their search warrant and what they could possibly be looking for on Mayor Adams’ devices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sources tell CNN that some staffers and contract workers at former President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort could be called to testify against him and his two co-defendants in the upcoming trial scheduled to begin in May 2024. A maid, plumber, chauffeur and woodworker are among some of the potential witnesses. Special Counsel Jack Smith indicted Trump over his handling of classified documents that were brought to his Florida resort after he left the White House in 2021, as well as possible obstruction of the investigation and government efforts to retrieve the material. Former Assistant U.S. Attorney Elie Honig tells Anderson Cooper why this is a "dream scenario" for prosecutors. Plus, Republican Presidential Candidate Chris Christie joins AC360 to discuss the recent developments in the Trump documents investigation, the former President's absence from the debate stage, and the former governor’s upcoming trip to Israel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former President Trump's daughter Ivanka Trump testified in the civil fraud trial brought by the New York attorney general's office. Ivanka discussed her role in negotiating loans for Trump's purchase of Doral and the Old Post Office hotel project in Washington, DC. Former Manhattan Chief Assistant District Attorney Karen Friedman-Agnifilo tells Anderson Cooper whether she thinks Ivanka Trump's testimony helped or hurt the prosecution's case. Plus, the Israel Defense Forces says it has destroyed at least 130 Hamas tunnels since the start of the war. CNN Correspondent Jeremy Diamond joins AC360 from Tel Aviv, Israel for a look at the tunnel system that runs underneath Gaza. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Former President Trump testified under oath in his New York civil fraud trial where he ramped up his verbal attacks on the judge and the New York attorney general. Former Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr. joins AC360 to discuss the former president’s testimony. Plus, the Hamas-controlled healthy ministry claims more than 10,000 people have been killed in Gaza since Israel launched its military offensive nearly a month ago. Emily “Cali” Callahan is a nurse activity manager for Doctors Without Borders and had been in Gaza since August. She was evacuated last Wednesday and arrived back in the United States over the weekend. She tells Anderson Cooper how she feels about being out of Gaza and how desperate people are for shelter, medical supplies, food and water.  For information on the Israel-Gaza conflict, check out CNN’s podcast ‘Tug of War: Attack on Israel’ here: https://link.chtbl.com/-lB8n-bJ  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Israeli bombardment of Gaza continues despite U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's message today calling for a humanitarian pause in the fighting. Israel claimed responsibility for an airstrike near Gaza's largest hospital, saying it was targeting an ambulance being used by Hamas. Former Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Michael Oren talks with John King about the increasing toll of civilian casualties on the battlefield. And former President Trump and his daughter Ivanka are expected to take the stand next week in the New York civil fraud case against the Trump family business. Maggie Haberman provides her perspective on the former president's ongoing legal fights, including an appeals court freezing the gag order against him in the special counsel’s election subversion case.  For information on the Israel-Gaza conflict, check out CNN’s podcast ‘Tug of War: Attack on Israel’ here: https://link.chtbl.com/-lB8n-bJ  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Intense fighting in the Middle East continues as Israel's military says it has surrounded Gaza City. Flares and explosions illuminated the skies above northern Gaza Thursday night. Retired U.S. Army Lieutenant General Mark Hertling provides perspective on the latest developments. Meanwhile, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is on his way to the region tonight. Before boarding his plane, Blinken said he would discuss steps Israel "can and should" take to minimize civilian casualties. Plus, former President Donald Trump's two adult sons took the stand today in the New York civil fraud case against the Trump family business. Kara Scannell has a live report from outside the courthouse.   For daily information on the Israel-Gaza conflict, check out CNN’s podcast ‘Tug of War: Attack on Israel’ here: https://link.chtbl.com/-lB8n-bJ  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Injured Palestinians and the first group of hundreds of foreign nationals, including two American aid workers, have made it out of Gaza into Egypt. Anderson speaks with Leah Okumura whose aunt was one of two Americans who were able to leave Gaza today. Also, New York Rep. Dan Goldman was in Tel Aviv with his family on October 7th when the attacks began. They were able to get out of Israel safely. He joins Anderson to talk about the debate over the U.S. funding Israel’s war in Gaza.  For daily information on the Israel-Gaza conflict, check out CNN’s podcast ‘Tug of War: Attack on Israel’ here: https://link.chtbl.com/-lB8n-bJ  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Israeli military claimed Tuesday that it killed a top Hamas commander in a deadly strike on the Jabalya refugee camp in northern Gaza. Hamas has denied the presence of one of its leaders in the camp. CNN's Nic Robertson has a live report from the region with the latest on the strike. Also, Anderson talks with Ricarda Louk, the mother of a 23-year-old German-Israeli woman captured during the October 7 attacks who has now tragically been declared dead.  For daily information on the Israel-Gaza conflict, check out CNN’s podcast ‘Tug of War: Attack on Israel’ here: https://link.chtbl.com/-lB8n-bJ  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A female Israeli soldier kidnapped by Hamas on October 7 has been rescued during ground operations in Gaza, said the Israel Defense Forces. According to Israeli authorities, there are still more than 230 hostages in Gaza. Lt. Col. Jonathan Conricus, International Spokesperson of the Israel Defense Forces, joins Anderson and gives some details on the rescue and discusses other developments. Also, former Republican Congressman Adam Kinzinger is the author of the new book "Renegade: Defending Democracy and Liberty in our Divided Country." He says if Trump wins the Republican presidential nomination next year, he believes the underlying question on the ballot will be whether you support democracy or authoritarianism. For daily information on the Israel-Gaza conflict, check out CNN’s podcast ‘Tug of War: Attack on Israel’ here: https://link.chtbl.com/-lB8n-bJ  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Israeli military says it is "expanding” ground operations in Gaza and "operating forcefully" on all fronts to fulfill its goals in the war with Hamas.  Friday’s announcement came as intense Israeli airstrikes hit Gaza. The White House says the U.S. is still working to secure the release of hostages held by Hamas. Rami Igra, the former chief of the hostages and MIA unit of The Mossad, shares his perspective on the new developments. And former NYPD Deputy Commissioner of Intelligence & Counterterrorism John Miller joins with an update on the suspect in Wednesday's mass shootings in Lewiston, Maine.  For daily information on the Israel-Gaza conflict, check out CNN’s podcast ‘Tug of War: Attack on Israel’ here: https://link.chtbl.com/-lB8n-bJ To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

An intensive manhunt continues as law enforcement search for a suspect who authorities say left at least 18 dead and 13 injured in Lewiston, Maine in two mass shootings. Police returned to 40-year-old Robert Card’s last known address in Bowdain, Maine, but officials don’t know if he is inside. Card is facing an arrest warrant for eight counts of murder and is considered armed and dangerous. Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe tells Anderson Cooper the different ways law enforcement could get in the house to see if the suspect is inside. Plus, CNN National Correspondent Randi Kaye joins AC360 to remember some of the victims.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

After weeks of party infighting, Rep. Mike Johnson was voted the new House speaker. The Louisiana Republican secured the speaker’s gavel without losing any GOP votes. Johnson has been a supporter of former President Trump and was a key congressional figure in the failed attempt to overturn the 2020 election results. CNN Chief Political Correspondent Dana Bash joins AC360 to discuss where Speaker Johnson stands on some important issues. Plus, the main United Nations agency working in Gaza says vital fuel supplies are on the verge of running out. CNN Chief International Correspondent Clarissa Ward gives Anderson Cooper an update on what’s going on inside Gaza’s hospitals that need fuel to run.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

85-year-old Yocheved Lifshitz described being kidnapped from her kibbutz and taken to a tunnel in Gaza as going through “hell.” Lifshitz is one of two Israeli hostages released from Hamas custody on Monday. Sources tell CNN that there are ongoing talks underway to try to secure the release of a large number of hostages still in Gaza. Yocheved’s daughter Sharone Lifschitz tells Anderson Cooper her mom’s return is a “wonderful moment” but she doesn't want people to forget about the hundreds of others still missing. Plus, the largest hospital in Gaza is warning that it will become a “mass grave” if fuel runs out. CNN Chief International Correspondent Clarissa Ward joins AC360 from Cairo for an update on the humanitarian aid efforts in Gaza.  For daily information on the Israel-Gaza conflict, check out CNN’s podcast ‘Tug of War: Attack on Israel’ here: https://link.chtbl.com/-lB8n-bJ To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Two more hostages have been released from Hamas custody after Qatari and Egyptian mediation. Israeli citizens Nurit Cooper and Yocheved Lifshitz have arrived for medical care in Tel Aviv, Israel. Yocheved’s daughter Sharone Lifschitz joins AC360 from Heathrow Airport where she was about to jump on a flight to Israel when she heard the good news. Plus, the United Nations says twenty more trucks passed the Rafah crossing into Gaza to bring vital humanitarian aid. CNN Chief International Correspondent Clarissa Ward gives Anderson Cooper an update on the hospital situation in Gaza. For daily information on the Israel-Gaza conflict, check out CNN’s podcast ‘Tug of War: Attack on Israel’ here: https://link.chtbl.com/-lB8n-bJ To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Two American hostages were released by Hamas and are now in the care of Israel Defense Forces. Judith Tai Raanan and her 17-year-old daughter, Natalie Raanan, were kidnapped during the initial attack against Israel two weeks ago while visiting family. Amir Tibon met the Raanans while they were at a celebration for the kibbutz’s anniversary. He knew Judith’s mother very well, calling her a “neighbor and a friend.” He tells Anderson Cooper how he felt when he heard the Raanans had been freed. Plus, aid agencies in Gaza are warning that hospitals are nearly out of fuel as humanitarian aid is stuck in Egypt. CNN Chief International Correspondent Clarissa Ward was near the Rafah border crossing in Egypt. She joins AC360 to give an update on when the aid is expected to cross the border into Gaza. For daily information on the Israel-Gaza conflict, check out CNN’s podcast ‘Tug of War: Attack on Israel’ here: https://link.chtbl.com/-lB8n-bJ To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

President Biden delivered a primetime speech from the Oval Office to make the case to Americans for U.S. support in the wars in Israel and Ukraine. The president said he will send an “urgent budget request” to Congress to "fund America's national security needs to support our critical partners, including Israel and Ukraine." Retired Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling tells Anderson Cooper that he believes this is “one of the most dangerous times in our history.” Plus, the president said he was “heartbroken” by the deadly Gaza hospital blast and that Israel was “not responsible.” Israel claims the bombing was caused by a Islamic Jihad rocket while Palestinian officials have blamed Israel. CNN Chief National Security Correspondent Alex Marquardt joins AC360 to discuss the newly obtained intelligence on the blast.  For daily information on the Israel-Gaza conflict, check out CNN’s podcast ‘Tug of War: Attack on Israel’ here: https://link.chtbl.com/-lB8n-bJ To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The National Security Council says the U.S. government assesses that Israel “was not responsible” for the blast at the Gaza hospital that killed hundreds. Israel claims the bombing was caused by a Islamic Jihad rocket while Palestinian officials have blamed Israel. A NSC spokesperson said the assessment was based on available reporting, including “intelligence, missile activity, and open source video and images of the incident.” Retired Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling joins AC360 to discuss the U.S. evaluation and the possible intelligence they have that would lead them to this conclusion. Plus, President Biden says Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has agreed to open the Rafah crossing into Gaza to allow 20 trucks of humanitarian aid to enter. 22-year-old Dunia Abu-Rahma is an architecture student in Gaza and is one of the hundreds of thousands trying to flee to the South. She gives Anderson Cooper an update on how she’s doing and says “it’s getting worse day by day.” For daily information on the Israel-Gaza conflict, check out CNN’s podcast ‘Tug of War: Attack on Israel’ here: https://link.chtbl.com/-lB8n-bJ To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Hundreds of people are believed to be dead following a blast at a Gaza hospital. Palestinian and Israeli officials are at odds over who is to blame for the devastation. Jordan canceled a planned summit between President Biden and the leaders of Jordan, Egypt and the Palestinian Authority. CNN Chief International Correspondent Clarissa Ward has been talking to doctors at that hospital. She tells Anderson Cooper that one doctor said the ceiling collapsed on the operating room floor while he was in the middle of a surgery. Plus, 22-year-old Dunia Abu-Rahma is an architecture student in Gaza and is one of the hundreds of thousands trying to flee to the South. She joins AC360 to talk about her living situation and says all she thinks about is “how I am going to be safe.” For daily information on the Israel-Gaza conflict, check out CNN’s podcast ‘Tug of War: Attack on Israel’ here: https://link.chtbl.com/-lB8n-bJ To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Hamas released a video of Mia Schem, a 21-year-old French-Israeli woman being held hostage in the Gaza Strip. In the first video Hamas has released of any of the hostages, Schem says she’s suffered an arm injury and was brought to Gaza. Israeli authorities have said that they believe 199 people are being held in Gaza, while Hamas has claimed it’s holding up to 250 hostages.  Mia’s mom, Keren Scharf Schem, tells Anderson Cooper her daughter is “strong” and that’s why they believe she’s still alive. Plus, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced that President Biden will visit Israel on Wednesday. Blinken spent more than seven hours meeting with Israel’s war cabinet. CNN’s Chief International Correspondent Clarissa Ward joins AC360 to discuss the President’s visit and says this is a “big win for Israel.” For daily information on the Israel-Gaza conflict, check out CNN’s podcast ‘Tug of War: Attack on Israel’ here: https://link.chtbl.com/-lB8n-bJ To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The Israel Defense Forces said troops have carried out local raids over the past day in Gaza as they search for hostages and collect evidence in hopes of finding the people taken by Hamas. Israel’s military warned 1.1 million people living in northern Gaza to evacuate their homes ahead of an expected Israeli military incursion. CNN Chief International Correspondent Clarissa Ward tells Anderson Cooper what the situation is like in Northern Gaza and the uncertainty of where to go. Plus, Golan Abitbul tells Anderson Cooper how he and his family survived when Hamas fighters invaded their kibbutz, trying to kill anyone in sight.  For daily information on the Israel-Gaza conflict, check out CNN’s podcast ‘Tug of War: Attack on Israel’ here: https://link.chtbl.com/-lB8n-bJ To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Israel has hammered Gaza with airstrikes and is withholding essential supplies, cutting off food, electricity, fuel and water in response Hamas’ brutal terror attacks that killed more than 1,200 people. In Gaza, the Palestinian health ministry says at least 1,537 people have died. Yousef Hammah lives in Gaza and works for the Norwegian Refugee Council. He gives Anderson Cooper an update on the situation in Gaza and says they’re living “second-by-second.” Plus, Israel Defense Force spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Jonathan Conricus joins AC360 to discuss if he thinks an agreement to bring supplies like food and medicine to Gaza can be reached.  For daily information on the Israel-Gaza conflict, check out CNN’s podcast ‘Tug of War: Attack on Israel’ here: https://link.chtbl.com/-lB8n-bJ To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Israel has formed an emergency government and war cabinet after Hamas’ surprise attacks that have killed at least 1,200 people and injured thousands more. An IDF spokesperson said Wednesday that 300,000 reservists were “close to the Gaza strip.” On Saturday, Hamas fighters killed Anat Moshe Shoshany’s grandfather and kidnapped her 72-year old grandmother. The only proof of life her family has seen is a video a friend found on social media that shows her grandmother on a motorcycle with the Hamas militants driving through Gaza City. She tells Anderson Cooper she hasn’t heard from her grandmother and says her family is praying she’s safe. Plus, former Israeli Ambassador to the United States Michael Oren joins AC360 to discuss the difficulty of bringing the hostages in Gaza back home safely. For daily information on the Israel-Gaza conflict, check out CNN’s podcast ‘Tug of War: Attack on Israel’ here: https://link.chtbl.com/-lB8n-bJ To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said he has “released all restraints” on troops in their fight against Hamas. Israel has been hammering Gaza with airstrikes after at least 1,200 people in Israel were killed in Hamas attacks. The White House says 14 U.S. citizens have died and “20 or more Americans” are still missing. Rafael Zimerman hid in a bomb shelter with 40 to 50 people near the deadly music festival. He says Hamas militants gassed the people inside and then began shooting. He tells Anderson Cooper how he played dead to survive and says it’s a “miracle” he’s alive. Plus, CNN Senior International Correspondent Ben Wedeman has done extensive reporting from Gaza over the years. He joins AC360 to discuss the difficulty of finding the hostages with the tunnel system and dense population. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Israel has launched new airstrikes in Gaza after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to go on the offense against Hamas with a force “like never before.” More than 900 people have died in Israel and 600 in Gaza. Hamas said they’d kill civilian hostages and would broadcast it if Israel targets people in Gaza with no warning. Avital Alajem was taken by Hamas fighters, forced to walk to Gaza with her friend’s two young children, then they were all released. Her friend, the mother of the two children, was not as lucky and is still missing. She tells Anderson Cooper what she knows about her friend Adi and calls her “brave.” Plus, Israel Defense Forces International Spokesperson Lt. Col. (Res.) Jonathan Conricus joins AC360 from Tel Aviv to discuss how the IDF is handling the threat from Hamas about Israeli hostages.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Former President Donald Trump said in a recent interview that undocumented immigrants were "poisoning the blood of our country," using language that is often employed by White supremacists and drawing rebuke. Conservative attorney and Washington Post Contributing Columnist George Conway joins AC360 to talk about the comments coming from the standard bearer of the Republican Party and the 2024 GOP frontrunner. Plus, CNN's Elle Reeve has an in depth look at what some Florida students and parents are doing to stop books from being banned at schools.  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

ABC News reports that former President Trump allegedly discussed potentially sensitive information about U.S. nuclear submarines after he left the White House with a member at his Mar-a-Lago resort. Sources told ABC that the member is Anthony Pratt, an Australian billionaire who reportedly went to share the information with "more than a dozen foreign officials, several of his own employees and a handful of journalists." Former Defense Secretary William Cohen joins AC360 to discuss the reports and says we're watching the "rapid dissolution of democracy" under Trump's hands. Plus, Ukrainian officials say at least 51 people were killed in a Russian strike that hit a café and shop near Kupiansk. Several of those killed were attending a wake for a fallen Ukrainian soldier. CNN Senior International Correspondent Fred Pleitgen is at the scene of the attack. He tells Anderson Cooper what Ukrainian President Zelensky is saying about the strike.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

House Majority Leader Steve Scalice and Republican Rep. Jim Jordan have said they’ll run for speaker of the House after Rep. Kevin McCarthy was voted out and announced he won’t run again. There have been calls from some Republicans to expel GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz from the conference after he led the effort to oust the former House speaker. Republican Rep. Dusty Johnson is a McCarthy supporter and voted to keep him as Speaker. He joins AC360 to discuss the two candidates for the position and says the GOP conference needs to do a "better job of putting them in a position to win" than they did with McCarthy. Plus, the suspect in the killing of Tupac Shakur made his first court appearance since being arrested near Las Vegas last week. Clark County District Attorney Steve Wolfson tells Anderson Cooper his team wanted to make sure they "got it right" since the case has gotten so much attention.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Today’s AC360 showcast has been pre-empted by breaking news coverage of the House vote to oust Kevin McCarthy as speaker. For recent news updates be sure to check out CNN’s ‘5 Things’ at: edition.cnn.com/audio/podcasts/5-things. Thanks for listening.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

A government shutdown will begin Sunday if lawmakers on Capitol Hill don’t reach a deal. Sources tell CNN that House Speaker Kevin McCarthy told his Republican conference there aren’t many options left to avoid a shutdown. Democratic Rep. Pramila Jayapal tells Anderson Cooper if she thinks there’s a realistic scenario where Republicans team up with Democrats in the next 24 hours to keep the government open. Plus, a suspect was arrested for the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur. CNN Senior National Correspondent Sara Sidner joins AC360 after speaking to Shakur’s stepbrother who wants to know what took so long.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

According to a new court filing, former President Trump’s lawyers say he won’t try and move the criminal charges brought against him by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to federal court. Trump’s lawyers had said he “may” try to get the case moved into the federal system, as part of a bid to invoke immunity protections for federal officers. Former U.S. Assistant Attorney Elie Honig joins AC360 to discuss the filing and explains why he was "stunned." Plus, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy refused to say if he would try to cut a deal with Democrats if the GOP conference can't coalesce around a plan to avert a shutdown. Republican Rep. Ken Buck tells Anderson "there's nothing worse than a shutdown" and it's an "embarrassment." To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Attorneys for former President Trump say the Trump Organization is working on figuring out what yesterday's fraud ruling means for the future of the business and what may need to be dissolved to comply with the judge's decision. A New York judge found Trump and his oldest sons liable for fraud and agreed with New York Attorney General Letitia James that Trump and his businesses overvalued assets by hundreds of millions of dollars. Former Manhattan Chief Assistant District Attorney Karen Friedman Agnifilo tells Anderson Cooper how she interprets the judge's ruling and what she thinks will happen to the Trump Organization. Plus, Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez, along with his wife Nadine Menendez, pleaded not guilty to charges relating to an alleged bribery conspiracy involving payments in gold bars, hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash, a luxury car, and passing sensitive information to the Egyptian government. CNN National Correspondent Jason Carroll gives AC360 a look at who Nadine Menendez is and her alleged involvement.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

A New York judge says former President Trump and his oldest sons are liable for fraud after providing false financial statements for roughly a decade. The judge's decision comes days before the former president and the New York attorney general's office is set to go to court for a civil trial. Trump has argued he didn't inflate the values of his golf courses, hotels and homes at Mar-a-Lago and Seven Springs on financial statements that were repeatedly used in business. Investigative reporter and Syracuse University law professor David Cay Johnston explains to AC360 what this means for the Trump Organization and if they can operate their businesses in New York state. Plus, Senate leaders have reached a bipartisan deal for a short-term spending bill to keep the government funded and avoid a shutdown. There's still no guarantee that it will pass in the Republican majority House, where there are deep divisions. Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill tells Anderson Cooper how confident she is that a government shutdown can be avoided. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

There are just six days before the government runs out of money and House Republicans have yet to rally around a short-term option. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is caught between risking a shutdown to keep his job or cross GOP hardliners and work with Democrats to reach a deal. Democratic Rep. James Clyburn tells Anderson Cooper if he thinks McCarthy will risk his speakership to work with Democrats and keep the government funded. Plus, former Trump White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson, who delivered bombshell testimony to the House committee investigating the January 6 insurrection, defended what she said under oath in her first TV interview since testifying on Capitol Hill. Former Trump White House Communications Director Alyssa Farah Griffin worked with Hutchinson. She joins AC360 to discuss how important Hutchinson’s testimony was and says, “you need people who are to put what’s right in the country ahead of their own ambition.”To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife are facing corruption-related charges. An unsealed federal indictment reveals the New Jersey senator and his wife, Nadine Arslanian Menendez, are accused of accepting “hundreds of thousands of dollars in bribes” in exchange for the senator’s influence. Prosecutors allege the bribes included cash, gold, mortgage payments and a Mercedes. Menendez says he will “not be distracted by baseless allegations” and he’s pushing back on calls for his resignation from some fellow Democrats. Former Deputy FBI Director Andrew McCabe tells AC360 he thinks the senator will have a hard time defending himself against this indictment because of the extraordinary detail prosecutors included. Plus, there’s a hurricane watch in effect for parts of eastern North Carolina ahead of Tropical Storm Ophelia’s landfall. CNN Meteorologist Chad Myers joins AC360 for an update on the storm that’s expected to trek up the East Coast. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Sources tell CNN that House Republican leaders are sending their members home for the week as a government shutdown appears increasingly likely. Lawmakers have yet to reach a deal to extend government funding past the critical deadline at the end of the month. House GOP members had planned to work through the weekend to pass a stop-gap bill to fund the government but that strategy is now on hold because of infighting and holdouts within the House Republican conference. Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell tells AC360 it's time for House GOP members to choose "competence over chaos" and keep the government funded. Plus, CNN Senior National Correspondent Ed Lavandera joins AC360 from Eagle Pass, Texas where there's been a surge of migrants crossing the Southern border.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

During a contentious House Judiciary Committee hearing, Attorney General Merrick Garland forcefully pushed back against accusations from congressional Republicans that the Justice Department has shown political bias in its investigations into Hunter Biden and former President Trump. Garland told committee members he’s “not the president’s lawyer” nor “Congress’s prosecutor.” Democratic Rep. Ted Lieu took part in the hearing. He tells AC360 if he thinks Garland pushed back hard enough on the allegations of political bias. Plus, since 2010 chef José Andrés and his World Central Kitchen team have been on the frontlines of disasters around the world. They've served over 300 million meals in more than 30 countries. Chef Andrés joins AC360 to discuss “The World Central Kitchen Cookbook: Feeding Humanity, Feeding Hope.”To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The New York Times is reporting that Molly Michael, a former assistant to Donald Trump, told investigators that the former president instructed her to not tell them about the classified documents he kept at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida. According to the Times, she told investigators about the comments when she was interviewed as part of the inquiry into Trump’s handling of sensitive government documents. The Times says the details are from a person briefed on her comments. Former Assistant U.S. Attorney Elie Honig tells Anderson Cooper he thinks this is “potentially devastating evidence” and could hurt the former president’s defense. Plus, while speaking at the United Nations General Assembly, President Biden urged the world to stand up to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and be firm in their support of President Volodymyr Zelensky and his country. Democratic Rep. Seth Moulton is a veteran and member of the Armed Services Committee. He joins AC360 to discuss why it’s important for the U.S. to continue supporting Ukraine.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Former President Trump admitted that he was told the 2020 election lies were false but continued spewing the false claims to try and overturn the results. In an interview over the weekend, the former president said he didn’t respect his attorneys who told him he had lost the election and instead he “respected many others that said the election was rigged.” Harvard Law Professor Laurence Tribe tells Anderson Cooper if he thinks Trump undermined his own defense by saying it was his decision to go after the 2020 election results. Plus, CNN Chief International Correspondent Clarissa Ward gives AC360 an exclusive look at what Wagner’s post-Yevgeny Priogozhin future looks like in the Central African Republic. The former Wagner boss died in a plane crash just two months after he and his mercenaries launched an armed insurrection on Russia. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Special counsel Jack Smith has asked U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan to limit former President Trump’s public statements in the federal 2020 election interference case against him. A newly released court filing reveals that prosecutors want a court order limiting what the former president can say. Trump responded to the request by calling Smith “deranged.” Former federal prosecutor Elliot Williams tells Anderson Cooper how strong he thinks the special counsel’s argument is and if he thinks the judge will grant the request. Plus, CNN Correspondent Jomana Karadsheh joins AC360 from Derna, Libya to give an update on the catastrophic flooding that hit the country. More than 5,000 people are feared dead and Libya’s United Nations Ambassador expects that number to increase.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Hunter Biden was indicted by special counsel David Weiss in connection with a gun he purchased in 2018. President Biden’s son was charged with two counts for alleged false statements he made while purchasing the gun and a third count for possessing the gun while he was addicted to drugs. Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe tells Anderson Cooper what kind of considerations went into the decision to charge Biden. Plus, CNN Senior International Correspondent Ben Wedeman gives AC360 an update on the catastrophic flood in Libya where more than 5,000 people are feared dead.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi sat down for an exclusive interview with Anderson Cooper on current House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s impeachment inquiry into President Biden. She also discusses her own decision to seek re-election at the age of 83 and whether she thinks Vice President Kamala Harris is the best running mate for Biden. Plus, escaped Pennsylvania killer Danilo Cavalcante was taken into custody, ending a nearly two-week manhunt that drew hundreds of law enforcement officials to the area. Franco Rosa is a former roommate of Cavalcante. He tells Anderson Cooper what went through his head when he heard his former roommate had been captured.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is calling on three committees to open a formal impeachment inquiry into President Biden. McCarthy says “these are allegations of abuse of power, obstruction and corruption” and they “warrant further investigation.” House Republicans have yet to prove allegations the president directly profited off his son’s foreign business deals. Republican Rep. Kevin Buck and Democrat Rep. Jamie Raskin both join AC360 to react to McCarthy’s decision. Plus, police say Danelo Cavalcante, the Pennsylvania prison escapee, is “armed and extremely dangerous” after he stole a .22-caliber rifle from a local homeowner, who fired several shots at the fugitive as he fled. CNN Chief Law Enforcement and Intelligence Analyst John Miller tells Anderson Cooper what law enforcement is doing to capture Cavalcante.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Former President Trump has asked Judge Tanya Chutkan to recuse herself from the federal 2020 election subversion case. In a new court filing, Trump pointed to Chutkan’s previous comments made in cases involving January 6 rioters. Former federal judge Nancy Gertner tells Anderson Cooper the former president’s request is “not surprising.” Plus, Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, who testified before the grand jury in the Georgia investigation, joins AC360 to discuss whether he supports the longshot legal strategy of using the Fourteenth Amendment to bar the former president from the 2024 ballot. In recent weeks, a growing number of liberal and conservative legal scholars have embraced the idea. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Twenty years ago, Anderson Cooper 360˚ launched. Over the past two decades, Anderson has reported from more than 30 countries and anchored more than 5,000 programs. Tonight, we look back on some of those moments. And a federal judge rejects Mark Meadows' bid to move his Georgia election interference case to federal court. Meadows has filed an appeal. Harvard constitutional law professor Laurence Tribe shares his perspective on the case.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

As the manhunt for a murderer enters its second week, a shelter-in-place order has been issued for a small area in Pennsylvania as police continue their search for Danelo Cavalcante. Brian Todd has the latest on the manhunt. And Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold joins Anderson to talk about the challenge to Donald Trump's election bid in the state. The advocacy group Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington filed a lawsuit to keep him from the 2024 Republican primary ballot, citing the 14th Amendment's ban on insurrectionists holding public office.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Newly released video shows how a murder convict escaped from a Pennsylvania prison by climbing between two walls in the prison yard. Danelo Cavalcante has now been on the run for a week. Brian Todd has the latest on the search for the escapee. And former Defense Secretary William Cohen joins Anderson to discuss Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville holding up roughly 300 military nominations, and that now could include general picked to be the nation’s top military officer.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

A new CNN poll shows former President Donald Trump is in a league of his own this fall. According to the poll, 52% of Republican primary voters and GOP-leaning Independents support Trump’s reelection. He’s far ahead of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who’s in second place with 18%. No other candidates are in double figures. One of those other candidates is former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, who joins Anderson to talk about the 2024 Presidential race. And in a 360° exclusive, Jomana Karadsheh reports on never-before-seen video of ISIS and their crimes that were recorded when they didn't think they were being recorded. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Singer and songwriter James Taylor remembers his friend Jimmy Buffett who passed away on Friday from an aggressive form of skin cancer. Buffett was 76. And in Pennsylvania, a manhunt continues for an escaped prisoner convicted of murder. CNN senior law enforcement analyst and former FBI deputy director Andrew McCabe talks about what authorities are doing to catch him.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

There’s new legal maneuvering out of Fulton County, Georgia where Rudy Giuliani and six other co-defendants in the election interference case pleaded not guilty today. One of those alleged co-conspirators, Kenneth Chesebro, also told a judge he wants to sever his case from former Trump campaign attorney Sidney Powell's. Chesebro and Powell have both asked for a speedy trial that could begin as soon as October. Maggie Haberman tells AC360 the relationship between Giuliani and former President Trump has become strained in recent years. Plus, a CNN exclusive report. New evidence may connect the infamous BTK serial killer to at least one additional victim. CNN's Jean Casarez speaks with the killer's daughter and gains exclusive access to his journal entries and drawings.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Former President Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty in the sprawling Fulton County election interference case, waiving his right to an in-person arraignment next week. Trump is also seeking to have his case severed from his codefendants who have requested a speedy trial that could begin as soon as October. Former U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Georgia Michael Moore and former Manhattan Chief Assistant DA Karen Friedman Agnifilo join AC360 to discuss the latest developments, as well as the question of whether former Chief of Staff Mark Meadows will succeed in his own efforts to have his portion of the Fulton County case moved to federal court. Plus, CNN Correspondent Brian Todd reports from Perry, Florida where the community is working to rebuild after Hurricane Idalia battered the region earlier this week. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

A once-Category 4 hurricane, Tropical Storm Idalia is now lashing parts of Georgia and the Carolinas with heavy rain and wind. Idalia made landfall on Florida’s Gulf Coast as a powerful Category 3 storm and was the strongest storm to hit in the Big Bend region, the nook between the Florida panhandle and peninsula, in more than 125 years. Chase Norwood’s family owns Sea Hag Marina in Steinhatchee, Florida, where water levels rose more than nine feet in two hours, reaching record levels. They decided to stay to protect their business. He joins AC360 to give an update on the damage to the marina. Plus, Michael Bobbitt decided to ride out the hurricane in Cedar Key, Florida. He shares how his community is doing.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Hurricane Idalia is a Category 2 storm but is strengthening and expected to intensify to a Category 3 before it makes landfall. Officials are urging Floridians to evacuate as Idalia's storm surge could reach once-in-a-lifetime levels. Tampa Police Chief Lee Bercaw tells AC360 what the biggest concern is for the city. Plus, Michael Bobbitt lives in Cedar Key, Florida and is riding out the storm there. He joins to explain why he decided to stay and what his plan is, if things go wrong.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Federal Judge Tanya Chutkan set former President Trump’s trial for his alleged role in trying to overturn the 2020 presidential election for March 4, 2024. The date is just one day before Super Tuesday, when voters in more than a dozen states will go to the polls. CNN Legal Analyst Carrie Cordero joins AC360 to discuss the judge’s trial date decision. Plus, CNN Meteorologist Chad Myers on where Tropical Storm Idalia is headed and when it’s expected to become a hurricane.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Former President Trump and his 18 co-defendants have all surrendered at the Fulton County jail before the noon deadline. One co-defendant, Harrison Floyd, was denied bond will remain in jail. Judge Emily Richardson told him that she wouldn’t be setting bond because Floyd had already been indicted and assigned to another judge who would address bond moving forward. The former president is accused of being the head of a “criminal enterprise” that was a broad conspiracy to reverse the 2020 election. Former Georgia State Senator Jen Jordan testified before the Fulton County grand jury in this investigation. She joins AC360 to discuss what’s next for Trump and his co-defendants. Plus, CNN Reporter Alayna Treene is in Bedminster, New Jersey, near the former President’s golf club to give an update on his mood following his fourth arrest and the release of his mug shot. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

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Three of former President Trump’s key election lawyers surrendered to Fulton County authorities after being indicted on charges relating to their alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election. Rudy Giuliani was charged with 13 crimes and Sidney Powell faces seven state crimes. Jenna Ellis was charged with two state crimes. Trump is expected to turn himself in Thursday after agreeing to a $200,000 bond. Former Assistant U.S. Attorney Elie Honig tells Anderson Cooper Giuliani’s downfall is a “tragic, Shakespearean fall” but it’s all “his own doing.” Plus, the Russian Federal Air Transport Agency says Yevgeny Prigozhin, the chief of the mercenary group Wagner, was on board a plane that crashed. CNN Chief International Correspondent Clarissa Ward joins AC360 to discuss the Wagner group, that she’s been reporting on for years.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Former president’s ex-chief of staff Mark Meadows has asked for an emergency court order that would prevent District Attorney Fani Willis from arresting him if he doesn’t surrender to the Fulton County jail by the Friday deadline. Meadows is one of the 19 co-defendants that were indicted, along with the former president. Trump is accused of being the head of a “criminal enterprise” that was part of a conspiracy to overturn the 2020 election. Former Assistant U.S. Attorney Elie Honig tells Anderson Cooper how this Georgia indictment could complicate things if Meadows is cooperating with special counsel Jack Smith’s election interference investigation. Plus, CNN Political Commentator Van Jones and former Republican political consultant Stuart Stevens join AC360 to discuss the first GOP primary debate.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Sources tell CNN that former President Trump plans to turn himself in Thursday at the Fulton County jail after negotiations with the district attorney’s office over his consent bond and release conditions. Trump is accused of being the head of a “criminal enterprise” that was part of a broad criminal conspiracy to overturn the 2020 election. Michael Moore is a former U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Georgia. He tells Anderson Cooper about the possible security concerns surrounding the former President turning himself in. Plus, President Biden traveled to fire-ravaged Maui as the search continues for more than 800 people. CNN Chief Climate Correspondent Bill Weir joins AC360 from Lahaina, Hawaii to discuss how the President was received by the locals.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Sources tell CNN that former President Trump is planning to skip the first Republican presidential debate and instead do an interview with former Fox News host Tucker Carlson. The debate falls in the same week that Trump will turn himself in to the Fulton County jail after being indicted for a fourth time, this time in Georgia. Conservative lawyer George Conway tells Anderson Cooper if he thinks the former President skipping the debate is a good idea for his campaign and legal troubles. Plus, CNN Chief Climate Correspondent joins AC360 from Lahaina, Hawaii where the search efforts continue. At least 111 people have died from the wildfires in Maui and there’s a possibility of more than 1,000 are still missing.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Former President Trump reacted to the Georgia indictment calling it a “witch hunt” and a “horrible thing for the country.” The indictment accuses him of being the head of a “criminal enterprise” to overturn the 2020 election. 34-year-old Judge Scott McAfee is assigned to the case and just became a Fulton County Superior Court judge back in February. Former federal judge Shira Scheindlin tells Anderson Cooper how she thinks Judge McAfee will handle this complex and high-profile trial. Plus, the death toll from the Maui wildfires has risen to at least 111 people with the possibility of 1,000 still missing. CNN Chief Climate Correspondent Bill Weir joins AC360 from Kihei, Hawaii where the search and rescue efforts continue.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis wants former President Trump’s trial to start on March 4, 2024, just one day before the Super Tuesday primary contests. According to the court filing, Willis also asked the judge to schedule arraignments for the defendants for the week of September 5th and says these proposed dates “do not conflict” with Trump’s other criminal cases. Former Democratic Georgia state senator Jen Jordan was a witness before the grand jury in Willis’ probe. She tells Anderson Cooper what it was like testifying in front of the jurors. Plus, the Hawaii governor said in a news conference tonight that the death toll from the wildfires has risen to at least 110. Earlier, he told CNN there are “probably still over 1,000 missing.” President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will travel to Maui on Monday to meet with first responders and survivors along with federal, state, and local officials. CNN Chief Climate Correspondent Bill Weir joins AC360 from Lahaina, Hawaii to give the latest on the search and rescue efforts. He also shows how the fire threat remains. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Rudy Giuliani is staring down hundreds of thousands of dollars in legal bills and sanctions amid numerous lawsuits because of his work for former President Donald Trump after the 2020 election. Former Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance, who is well-acquainted with Giuliani and has investigated Donald Trump, joins Anderson to give his perspective on the legal bills and latest indictment news. And, a CNN exclusive from Nick Paton Walsh, who got access to video from a remote-controlled Ukrainian sea drone just before it hit a vital bridge linking Russia to occupied Crimea last month.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

All eyes are on the Atlanta courthouse where a grand jury is still in session, deliberating over whether former President Trump will be receive his fourth criminal indictment for his alleged efforts to interfere in the 2020 presidential election in Georgia. An incredible tale of survival out of Hawaii where the death toll has risen to 99 after historic wildfires swept through Maui. 19-year-old Noah Tomkinson spent hours in the ocean water with his younger brother and mother after they were unable to safely evacuate from the fire. He and his father, David Tomkinson, join Anderson to share a chilling video he captured during the fire. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The death toll from the wildfires on Maui rose again, to 67, and officials say the fires are still not contained. CNN's Bill Weir is in Maui and saw the devastation today. And behind every house and storefront burned, there's a story. Iconic artist Ruby Mazur, best known for the first mouth and tongue ever created for the Rolling Stones, which was prominently featured on the "Tumbling Dice" record sleeve back in 1971, was about to open a new gallery on Front Street in Lahaina. 100 of his paintings were destroyed. He talks about his loss.Guests: Bill Weir, Ruby MazurAirdate: August 11, 2023      To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The wildfires scorching Maui are now 80% contained and the full extent of the devastation is now being discovered. CNN's Bill Weir was one of the first journalists to get to Lahaina to access the damage. Also, Tiffany Winn’s Lahaina business was destroyed by the flames. She describes what she found when she returned to the town. And in politics, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis fired state attorney Monique Worrell on Wednesday, saying in an executive order that the Orlando-area prosecutor didn't pursue mandatory sentences for gun crimes and drug trafficking. He also claimed that showed "neglect of duty and incompetence." Worrell joins AC360° and says the governor is “pushing false narratives” and “weaponizing” the Florida constitution.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Officials say at least 6 people have died in the “unprecedented” wildfires that are raging through Hawaii’s Big Island and Maui. Hawaii Gov. Josh Green says much of Lahaina, the historic whaling village and tourism hotspot on Maui, is destroyed. Hurricane Dora and high pressure over the northern Pacific have created high winds that are moving westward. Kelly Bryce is a charter boat captain who was asked by the Coast Guard to help with the rescue efforts. He joins AC360 to describe what he’s been seeing and hearing while helping people to safety. Plus, FBI agents shot and killed a Utah man while attempting to arrest him for allegedly making threats against President Biden ahead of his visit to the state. Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe tells AC360 this was a “very logical investigation” of somebody who was escalating his threats that could end in potential violence.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

During a speech in New Hampshire, former President Trump attacked special counsel Jack Smith, calling the criminal investigation into the 2020 election interference “ridiculous,” and claimed it is targeting his First Amendment rights. Trump also suggested he wouldn’t be able to campaign because of the charges since he’d be sitting in a courtroom on “bullsh*t.” CNN National Correspondent Kristen Holmes joins AC360 from New Hampshire where she heard the former president talk about possibly being indicted in yet another case, Fulton County, Georgia’s investigation into election interference. Plus, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the counteroffensive hasn’t been easy and is “happening probably slower” than some had hoped. CNN Chief National Security Correspondent Jim Sciutto tells Anderson Cooper what his sources are saying about Ukraine’s chances in the war against Russia.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Former President Trump’s lawyers claim special counsel Jack Smith and his team are on a politically motivated campaign to restrict his First Amendment rights. Prosecutors have proposed a more restrictive protective order over evidence in the criminal election interference case, pointing to Trump’s public statements. The Trump team wants narrower rules over what he can do with evidence he is given. Republican presidential candidate and Trump critic Chris Christie joins AC360 to discuss the former president’s most recent indictment. Plus, CNN Senior National Correspondent Kyung Lah looks at the surging crime in Oakland, California and what local officials are doing to help stop it.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Former President Trump pleaded not guilty to the new charges special counsel Jack Smith brought against him in the Mar-a-Lago documents case. This is the second time in 24 hours that he entered a not guilty plea. Just yesterday, the former President was arraigned in Washington, DC in the special counsel’s separate investigation into efforts to overturn the 2020 election. Former Republican U.S. Rep. Mia Love joins AC360 to discuss the GOP’s response to Trump’s indictments and legal woes. Plus, seven-time Olympic medalist Simone Biles is returning to competition two years after she surprised fans and withdrew from five event finals at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. CNN Contributor and Hall of Fame Broadcaster Bob Costas tells AC360 how exciting Biles’ return is for the sports world.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Former President Trump appeared in court for his third indictment and pleaded not guilty to four criminal charges related to his efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election that he lost to now-President Joe Biden. The next hearing in the case is scheduled for August 28, just five days after the first Republican presidential primary debate. Former Attorney General Alberto Gonzalez tells Anderson Cooper that based on the allegations special counsel Jack Smith laid out in the indictment, he also would have brought this case. Plus, Democratic Rep. Zoe Lofgren, a member of the House select committee that investigated the January 6 attack on the Capitol, joins AC360 to react to the former President’s court appearance.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Former President Trump will be arrested and arraigned tomorrow at a Washington, DC federal courthouse after being indicted on four criminal charges by a grand jury in special counsel Jack Smith’s investigation into attempts to overturn the 2020 election. Prosecutors allege that the former president “was determined to remain in power” after losing the election. Former Assistant U.S. Attorney Elie Honig tells Anderson Cooper what is expected to happen in court tomorrow. Plus, former Trump National Security Adviser John Bolton joins AC360 to react to the indictment.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

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The newest co-defendant in the special counsel’s criminal case against former President Trump and his staff over their alleged mishandling of classified information made his first court appearance. Carlos De Oliveira, the Mar-a-Lago property manager, was indicted by a grand jury on four charges last week and was released on $100,000 bond pending trial. Trump and his aide Walt Nauta have already pleaded not guilty in the case after being indicted in June. Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe tells Anderson Cooper if there’s still time for De Oliveira to cooperate with Jack Smith’s investigators. Plus, in a New York Times/Siena College poll of the likely Republican primary electorate, the former president is dominating his rivals for the GOP presidential nomination. New Hampshire Republican Gov. Chris Sununu joins AC360 to discuss who he thinks has the best chance at challenging Trump.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Sources tell CNN the Top Secret document that former President Trump was heard discussing at a 2021 meeting at his New Jersey golf club was returned to the National Archives in January 2022 despite the former President saying it didn’t exist. Trump was charged with retaining the classified document as part of the superseding indictment. Conservative lawyer George Conway joins AC360 to discuss the new details in the indictment. Plus, for the last 29 consecutive days, temperatures in Phoenix, Arizona have hit above 110 degrees. Some pavement temperatures have reached 180 degrees, which could cause a deep burn if someone fell and landed on the hot surface. Dr. Kevin Foster is the director of the Arizona Burn Center at Valleywise Health. He tells Anderson Cooper what heat-related issues they’ve seen. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Special counsel Jack Smith has brought additional charges against former President Trump in the classified documents case. Court documents show that Trump is being charged with an additional count of willful retention of national defense information and two additional obstruction counts related to alleged attempts to delete surveillance video footage at Mar-a-Lago Club last summer. Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe joins AC360 to break down the new charges and what it means for the investigation. Plus, Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff managed the then-president’s first impeachment trial and was a member of the House select committee that investigated the January 6 attack against the U.S. Capitol. He tells Anderson Cooper how problematic he thinks this new indictment is for Trump.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The plea deal between the Justice Department and Hunter Biden is on hold after a judge said she “cannot accept the plea agreement today.” District Judge Maryellen Noreika said she had “concerns” with the deal. The president’s son had agreed to plead guilty to two tax misdemeanors with prosecutors saying they’d recommend a sentence of probation. The deal was also meant to resolve a federal firearms offense. Former Assistant U.S. Attorney Elie Honig tells Anderson Cooper whether he thinks the judge made the right call. Plus, CNN’s Randi Kaye remembers the life and legacy of Irish singer-songwriter Sinéad O’Connor, who died at 56. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Sources tell CNN that Trevor Reed, the former U.S. Marine who was wrongfully detained in Russia for nearly three years before being released in a prisoner swap, was injured in Ukraine and is being treated at a hospital in Germany. CNN Chief National Security Correspondent Jim Sciutto tells Anderson Cooper what he’s hearing about how and why Reed ended up in Ukraine. Plus, LeBron James’ eldest son, Bronny, suffered a cardiac arrest while practicing at the University of Southern California. He is in stable condition and out of the ICU. Hall of Famer Jim Boeheim coached LeBron during the 2008 and 2012 Olympic Games. The former Syracuse coach joins AC360 to discuss the physical toll the game can have on athletes and the bond between Bronny and his dad.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Sources tell CNN that special counsel Jack Smith and his team of investigators are looking closely at a February 2020 meeting in the Oval Office where then-President Trump praised improvements to the security of U.S. elections, including his administration’s work to expand the use of paper ballots and support security audits of vote tallies. These details contradict the voter-fraud conspiracy theories Trump spread publicly. Former Assistant U.S. Attorney Elie Honig tells Anderson Cooper why this meeting would interest Smith and how it could help his case against the former President. Plus, CNN Senior Data Reporter Harry Enten joins AC360 to break down one of the biggest weekends at the box office and declares who the winner was, “Barbie” or “Oppenheimer.”To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The federal judge presiding over former President Trump’s classified documents case has scheduled his trial for May 2024. That’s months after the December request by special counsel Jack Smith. If that May timeline holds, the trial would fall deep in the 2024 race for the White House and would be during multiple Republican presidential primaries. Journalists and authors Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein join AC360 to discuss the effect a trial during an election year could have on the race and the other ongoing Trump investigations. Plus, singer, songwriter, and actor Josh Groban tells AC360 about working with the legendary Tony Bennett, who died at the age of 96.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Investigators with special counsel Jack Smith’s team are expected to talk to additional witnesses over the next several weeks in their election interference probe as a potential third indictment for the former President Trump looms. One of those witnesses is expected to be a former attorney for Trump. The former president was told by the special counsel that he is a target in the investigation into efforts to overturn the 2020 election. CNN Chief Correspondent Kaitlan Collins tells Anderson Cooper who testified today and why they are an important witness. Plus, a source tells CNN that authorities in the Gilgo Beach serial killings case are working with the theory that the suspect, 59-year-old Rex Heuermann, murdered the victims inside his Long Island home. John Miller is the former NYPD Deputy Commissioner of Intelligence and Counterterrorism. He joins AC360 to discuss the investigation and the continued search for evidence.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Sources tell CNN that former President Trump’s team of lawyers and advisers are trying to find out if there is any evidence or witnesses they don’t know about that are bolstering special counsel Jack Smith’s investigation into the efforts to overturn the 2020 election. The former president said he received a target letter from Smith over the weekend. CNN Chief Correspondent Kaitlan Collins tells Anderson Cooper if the Trump team has responded to the target letter yet. Plus, former Arkansas governor and current candidate for the Republican presidential nomination Asa Hutchinson joins AC360 to discuss whether he thinks the Justice Department has been weaponized against the former President with another potential indictment possible.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Former President Trump says he’s been informed by special counsel Jack Smith’s office that he is the target of the criminal investigation into the attempts to overturn the 2020 presidential election, a sign he could be charged soon. The former President has already been indicted twice, in a New York hush money case and in Smith's probe into Trump's mishandling of classified documents. Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe tells Anderson Cooper whether he thinks the special counsel or the Department of Justice would send a target letter if they didn’t believe they had a strong case. Plus, state prosecutors in Michigan charged the 16 Republicans who served as fake electors in 2020. Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson joins AC360 to react to the charges.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

West Virginia Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin defended his flirtation with a third-party presidential campaign saying he had no plans to play “spoiler” in the 2024 election. Manchin spoke at a No Labels forum in New Hampshire with former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman, a Republican, who told reporters after that any talk of a Manchin-Huntsman ticket was premature and a distraction. Cornel West is running for President as a Green Party candidate. He tells Anderson Cooper if he’s concerned about a third-party candidate siphoning votes away and potentially leading to another four years of former President Trump in the White House. Plus, CNN’s Alex Marquardt joins AC360 from Odesa, Ukraine where Russia is retaliating for the naval drone attack on its bridge to Crimea 24 hours earlier. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Rex Heuermann, a New York architect, pleaded not guilty Friday to six counts of murder in connection with the deaths of three of the four women known as the "Gilgo Four". The charges relate to the deaths of Melissa Barthelemy, Megan Waterman, and Amber Costello. A fourth woman, Maureen Brainard-Barnes, was found in the same spot, alongside the other victims, and authorities say Heuermann is also the prime suspect in her death. Their bodies were all found near Gilgo Beach on Long Island’s South Shore back in December 2010. After Heuermann’s court appearance, he was remanded without bail. He has been charged with three counts of murder in the first degree and three counts of murder in the second degree, according to an indictment filed in the case. Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney talks with Anderson about the investigation and former FBI Senior profiler Mary Ellen O'Toole shares what stands out about this suspect. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Special counsel Jack Smith told a federal judge Thursday that there was no reason to postpone scheduling a trial date in the classified documents case against Donald Trump, in a court filing that aggressively rejected the reasons the former president and his co-defendant gave for why the trial should be delayed. Tim Parlatore, a former member of the former president's legal team, joins Anderson. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, a former Trump ally who launched his presidential bid in June, has made it his mission to sharply attack Trump. Christie told Anderson he has reached the number of donors that the Republican National Committee requires candidates to meet in order to make the first GOP primary debate stage in August. Christie also weighed in on how FBI Director Christopher Wray, who he recommended for the job, did at a congressional hearing today.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Former Pres. Trump is trying to run out the clock in the classified documents case. A court filing shows attorneys for him and his co-defendant Walt Nauta are asking a federal judge to delay the case. They argue the former president can’t be tried until after the 2024 election. Special counsel Jack Smith wants a December trial. Anderson talks to Rep. Daniel Goldman, who before running for office was part of the Democratic counsel during the former president’s impeachment inquiry. And Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama finally condemned White nationalists, telling reporters on Capitol Hill on Tuesday that “White nationalists are racists,” after previously refusing to denounce them. Sen. Tammy Duckworth, a wounded combat veteran and Democratic senator from Illinois, discusses Tuberville's comments and how he has been blocking military nominations in the Senate as part of a protest of Pentagon reproductive health policies.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Paperwork and photographs obtained exclusively by the London-based Russian investigations group the Dossier Center, and shared with CNN, and other news outlets, reveal details the Kremlin shrouds from public view. The fact that Putin uses a train is well known. The Kremlin itself has released images of meetings held on board, in an ornately decorated boardroom. The contents of the train’s other 20-odd cars, however, have been a closely guarded state secret. CNN's Matthew Chance has details on Putin's secret train. And President Biden met with the United Kingdom's King Charles today but did he follow proper royal protocol? Anderson and CNN Royal Commentator Sally Bedell Smith discuss the historic visit.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Special counsel Jack Smith and his investigators have a signaled a continued interest on a chaotic Oval Office meeting after then-President Trump lost the 2020 election and his allies allegedly schemed about ways to keep him in power over objections to White House counsel. Former National Security Adviser John Bolton wasn’t in the room for that meeting but is familiar with the players, including the former President. He joins AC360 to react to the CNN exclusive reporting. Plus, Casey DeSantis hit the campaign trail for her first solo event in Iowa for her husband, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who is hoping to win the 2024 Republican nomination for President. CNN National Correspondent Kristen Holmes tells Anderson Cooper how Casey DeSantis plans to build her brand.Guests: John Bolton, Kristen HolmesAirdate: July 7, 2023To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Special counsel Jack Smith and his investigators have a signaled a continued interest on a chaotic Oval Office after then-President Trump lost the 2020 election and his allies allegedly schemed about ways to keep him in power over objections to White House counsel. Sources tell CNN that investigators have asked several witnesses before the grand jury and during interviews about that meeting. CNN Chief Correspondent Kaitlan Collins joins AC360 to discuss some of people they spoke with, who else was there, and why investigators want to learn more. Plus, the Secret Service’s investigation into the bag of cocaine found in the West Wing is expected to conclude early next week, regardless of whether a suspect is identified. Former Secret Service agent Jonathan Wackrow tells Anderson Cooper why this type of investigation is “complicated on a few different levels.”Guests: Kaitlan Collins, Jonathan WackrowAirdate: July 6, 2023   To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Federal prosecutors say the man arrested with firearms went to former President Obama’s Washington, DC neighborhood after he saw former President Trump’s post on social media what he claimed to be the Obamas’ address. Taylor Taranto already had an open warrant for his arrest related to riot charges connected to the January 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol. CNN Chief Law Enforcement and Intelligence Analyst John Miller tells Anderson Cooper how multiple law enforcement agencies were able to work together to find and arrest Taranto. Plus, a shark was seen swimming near the shore of a crowded Florida beach over the July 4th holiday weekend. And shark patrols are being increased on Long Island, New York, after five people may have been bitten by sharks in 24 hours. CNN Senior Data Reporter Harry Enten joins AC360 to discuss what the data says about shark attacks and sightings. Guests: John Miller, Harry Enten Airdate: July 5, 2023To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

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Israeli forces launched its largest military operation in the occupied West Bank city of Jenin in more than 20 years, killing at least eight people and injuring about 100 others, according to Palestinian officials. The Israel Defense Forces said in a statement it launched the ongoing “extensive counterterrorism effort in the area of the city of Jenin and the Jenin Camp,” striking “terrorist infrastructure.” CNN's Hadas Gold is in Jerusalem with the latest. And competitive eating champion, Joey Chestnut, is going for his 16th win at Nathan's famous hot dog eating contest on the 4th of July. He joins us before the big competition to talk about how he prepares and whether he thinks he can set a world record.Guests: Hadas Gold, Joey ChestnutAirdate: July 3, 2023      To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

President Biden called the Supreme Court’s decision on student loans “wrong” and said he will “stop at nothing” to find student aid relief. The Supreme Court struck down his student loan forgiveness program, blocking millions of borrowers from receiving up to $20,000 in federal student debt relief, just months before student loan payments are set to restart after a yearslong pause. NPR Legal Affairs Correspondent Nina Totenberg joins AC360 to discuss the high court and its recent decisions. Plus, hundreds of sea lions and dolphins have washed up dead or sick in California. CNN Senior National Correspondent David Culver tells AC360 the likely culprit. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The Supreme Court overturned the long-standing precedent that has benefited Black and Latino students in higher education by saying it’s unlawful for colleges and universities to take race into consideration as a specific factor for admissions. CNN Senior Supreme Court Analyst Joan Biskupic was in the courtroom when the opinions were read. She tells AC360 what the mood was like among the justices and if there was any tension between them. Plus, the U.S. Coast Guard says “presumed human remains” were found with the debris and evidence that was recovered from the sea floor where the wreckage of the Titan submersible was found. CNN Correspondent Paula Newton joins AC360 to give an update on how much of the sub has been recovered and what’s next with the investigation.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Former President Trump told Semafor and ABC News he has “no regrets” and claims he “didn’t have a classified document” despite CNN obtaining the audio recording of the 2021 meeting in Bedminster, New Jersey where Trump discusses holding secret documents he did not declassify. The former president called his words caught on tape “bravado.” Legendary journalists and authors Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein join AC360 to discuss the recording and how they think the Republican Party should address it. Plus, Madonna is recovering after contracting a “serious bacterial infection” that led to several days in the ICU. CNN Medical Analyst Dr. Leana Wen tells Anderson Cooper how common those infections are and how they’re treated.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Former President Trump insisted he did “nothing wrong” when asked about the audio recording CNN exclusively obtained of the 2021 meeting in Bedminster, New Jersey, where President Trump discusses holding secret documents he did not declassify. Trump claimed what he said was “absolutely fine and very perfectly.” Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe tells Anderson Cooper whether he thinks Jack Smith has a strong case against the former President. Plus, CNN National Correspondent Kristen Holmes joins AC360 from New Hampshire where Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis traded jabs on the campaign trail.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

CNN has exclusively obtained the audio recording of the 2021 meeting in Bedminster, New Jersey, where President Trump discusses holding secret documents he did not declassify. The recording includes new details from the conversation that is a critical piece of evidence in special counsel Jack Smith's indictment of Trump over the mishandling of classified information, including a moment when Trump seems to indicate he was holding a secret Pentagon document with plans to attack Iran. Conservative attorney George Conway tells Anderson Cooper that the audio is “stunning” and that the former President has “no respect for the country.” Plus, following the insurrection launched by the Wagner Group over the weekend, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that "the armed rebellion would have been suppressed anyway.” The New Yorker’s David Remnick joins AC360 to discuss Putin’s reaction to the insurrection.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Armored vehicles are on the streets of Moscow after Russia’s FSB security service accused Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin of calling for an “armed rebellion.” Prigozhin is accusing Russia’s military of deliberately striking and killing a “huge amount” of his paramilitary forces. According to sources, White House officials are closely monitoring the situation and the potential power struggle.  Plus, Canada’s Transportation Safety Board announced it is launching a probe into the doomed expedition which resulted in the death of all five passengers on board a submersible heading down to the site of the Titanic.  Anderson in Canada as experts detail “large red flags” in the submersible’s design materials. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The U.S Coast Guard says the Titanic-bound submersible that went missing with five people on board suffered a “catastrophic implosion” ultimately killing everyone. Search crews located “five different major pieces of debris" identified from the Titan submersible. James Cameron was the director of the iconic “Titanic” film and has traveled down to the wreckage more than 30 times. He tells Anderson Cooper what he thinks happened to the vessel. Plus, retired Navy physician and current Florida International University professor Dr. Aileen Marty joins AC360 to discuss if the bodies of the five passengers will ever be recovered.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The massive search operation continues for the submersible that went missing Sunday as officials fear there’s less than a day’s worth of oxygen for the five people onboard. The U.S. Coast Guard said this is still a “search and rescue mission” and they are unsure whether the banging noises picked up by sonar are from the missing sub. Josh Gates is the host of Expedition Unknown on Discovery and did a test dive on the same submersible that’s missing. He tells Anderson Cooper it’s “haunting” to know the same sub he spent time in, is still missing. Plus, the House voted to censure Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff, a key lawmaker in Democrats’ congressional investigations into former President Trump during his presidency. Rep. Schiff joins AC360 to respond to the censure vote.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

A massive search operation continues to find the submersible with five people onboard that went missing on a trip to view the Titanic wreckage that sits at the bottom of the ocean nearly 13,000 feet underwater southeast of Newfoundland, Canada. The U.S. Coast Guard says they are working “around the clock” to try and find the missing sub. Per Wimmer is a self-described adventurer who has been involved with two missions attempting to reach the Titanic. He tells Anderson Cooper what he thinks may have happened to the submersible and says “time is the enemy” for those onboard. Plus, Hunter Biden is expected to plead guilty to federal tax changes and struck a deal with federal prosecutors to resolve a felony gun charge. Former Assistant U.S. Attorney Elie Honig joins AC360 to discuss whether or not the President’s son got a “sweetheart deal.”To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

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Sudanese rights organizations say atrocities are being committed in Darfur and CNN has uncovered evidence that the Russian mercenary group Wagner is complicit, continuing to support Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary throughout the months of fighting despite calls by the U.S and others for support to cease. In an exclusive investigation, CNN uncovered the Russian supply lines prolonging the conflict between the RSF and Sudan's armed forces that has displaced around two-million people since mid-April and pushed the country further into a humanitarian crisis. The RSF denies links to Wagner and any involvement in mass rape. As part of this investigation, CNN verified and corroborated incidents of rape perpetrated by the RSF, including one which was captured on video. We warn you the content is graphic and disturbing. CNN’s Nima Elbagir has the story. And, in 2000 and 2016, some Democrats feared Green Party candidates took enough votes from the Democratic nominees to swing the election. Could it happen in 2024? Dr. Cornel West announced he’s now running for the Green Party nomination. He joined the program to talk about his run. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The U.S. District judge who will oversee the trial of former President Trump issued her first order since he pleaded not guilty to 37 charges related to alleged mishandling of classified documents. Judge Aileen Cannon gave “all attorneys of record and forthcoming attorneys of record” a Friday deadline for getting in touch with the Justice Department’s litigation security group so that they can expedite “the necessary clearance process.” Former federal prosecutor Nick Akerman tells AC360 why he thinks the concerns about Judge Cannon’s impartiality are overblown. Plus, former Senior Adviser to Pres. Obama David Axelrod sat down with his former boss on his “Axe Files” podcast to talk about the state of the Republican party and race in America.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Attorney General Merrick Garland defended special counsel Jack Smith following the Justice Department’s indictment of former President Trump over his handling of classified documents. After his arraignment, Trump slammed the indictment and investigation calling it a “heinous abuse of power.” Former Republican Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan joins AC360 to discuss his party’s reaction to the former President’s arrest and arraignment. Plus, CNN National Correspondent Gary Tuchman gives AC360 an update on the four children who survived in the dense Amazon jungle for more than a month after their plane crashed on May 1.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Former President Trump pleaded not guilty in a Miami, Florida federal courthouse to 37 charges relating to his alleged mishandling of classified documents. During the hearing, Trump had a scowl on his face while he sat hunched over with his arms crossed. Former federal prosecutor and CNN Chief Legal Analyst Laura Coates tells Anderson Cooper if today’s arraignment went as she expected. Plus, journalist and author Carl Bernstein joins AC360 to discuss this historical day that saw Trump become the first former President to be arraigned in a federal court and the first to face federal charges.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Anderson Cooper moderates a CNN Republican Presidential Town Hall with former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie from New York.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

An historic 49-page federal indictment against former President Trump was unsealed this afternoon. Trump faces a total of 37 counts, including 31 counts of willful retention of national defense information. One of his 2024 rivals in the Republican presidential race, former federal prosecutor and New Jersey governor Chris Christie, gives his thoughts on the indictment. And Democratic Washington State Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, who is a member of the House Judiciary Committee, weighs in the federal case.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Former President Donald Trump has been indicted in the special counsel’s classified documents probe, sources familiar with the matter tell CNN. This unprecedented moment in history follows a lengthy investigation into Trump's handling of classified documents after he left the White House, as well as possible obstruction of the investigation and government efforts to retrieve the material. Trump has been charged with seven counts in the indictment, according to another source familiar with the matter. At least one of the charges against Trump will be a conspiracy charge, a source said. According to Trump, he has been summoned to appear at the Federal Courthouse in Miami on Tuesday.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Sources tell CNN that the Justice Department has informed former President Trump he is a target in federal investigation into the possible mishandling of classified documents. This could be a sign that prosecutors are inching closer to indicting the former President and solidifies that special counsel Jack Smith’s investigation is focused on Trump’s actions. Former Deputy Assistant Attorney General Elliot Williams joins AC360 to discuss how common it is for someone to be indicted after they are informed they’re a target of an investigation. Plus, around 75 million people are under air quality alerts as wildfire smoke from Canada has slowly pushed south into major U.S. cities. CNN Chief Climate Correspondent Bill Weir is live from New York where the air quality index hit 484 earlier today. Anything above 300 is considered “hazardous.” He tells Anderson Cooper how long these conditions could last and where the smoke is headed next.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Sources tell CNN that federal prosecutors are using a second grand jury in south Florida and have heard testimony from multiple witnesses as part of the investigation into former President Trump’s handling of classified documents. Another witness is expected to testify tomorrow at a federal courthouse in Miami with at least one other witness expected after that. There’s been a grand jury in Washington, DC to help gather evidence and witness testimony so it’s unclear why the special counsel is using a special grand jury in Florida. CNN Chief Correspondent Kaitlan Collins joins AC360 to discuss how Trump and his allies are reacting to the news of this second grand jury. Plus, former New Jersey governor Chris Christie kicked off his 2024 presidential campaign with some sharp attacks against Trump calling him a “lonely, self-consumed mirror hog” who, by force of personality alone, represents a threat to the republic. CNN Senior Political Analyst Gloria Borger spoke with Christie’s senior adviser. She tells Anderson Cooper what the former New Jersey governor’s lane will be in this crowded field of candidates.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Sources exclusively tell CNN that an employee at former President Trump’s Florida resort drained the resort’s swimming pool last October which flooded a room that held computer servers containing surveillance video logs. At least one witness was asked about this incident by prosecutors as part of the federal investigation into the former President’s handling of classified documents. While it's unclear if the room was intentionally flooded or if it happened by mistake, the incident occurred amid a series of events that federal prosecutors found suspicious. Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe joins AC360 to discuss the new development and why he thinks the Department of Justice is investigating possible obstruction by the former President. Plus, CNN Senior Data Reporter Harry Enten has a special birthday surprise for Anderson!To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Two sources tell CNN that attorneys for former President Trump haven’t found the classified document he referred to on a 2021 tape. Prosecutors issued a subpoena after asking a Trump aide in front of a grand jury about the audio recording at the former President’s golf course in Bedminster, New Jersey. On the tape, Trump acknowledges he held onto a classified Pentagon document about a potential attack on Iran. Conservative attorney George Conway tells Anderson Cooper this new revelation is “just another smoking gun in a smoking arsenal.”  Plus, CNN Senior Political Commentator and former Senior Adviser to Pres. Obama David Axelrod joins AC360 to discuss President Biden’s remarks from the Oval Office after averting “an economic crisis and an economic collapse.”To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Former President Trump didn’t respond to questions from CNN about how classified documents ended up at his Bedminster, New Jersey  golf club. CNN learned from multiple sources that federal prosecutors have an audio recording from a 2021 meeting where Trump acknowledged he held onto a classified Pentagon document about a potential attack on Iran, which undercuts his argument that he declassified everything. CNN Chief Correspondent Kaitlan Collins joins AC360 to discuss Trump’s decision to not answer questions. Plus, the White House says President Biden is “fine” after tripping on a sandbag and falling on stage at the Air Force Academy commencement. CNN Chief White House Correspondent Phil Mattingly tells Anderson Cooper what Biden had to say about his fall when he returned to the White House.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

CNN has exclusively learned from multiple sources that federal prosecutors have an audio recording from a 2021 meeting where former President Trump acknowledged he held onto a classified Pentagon document about a potential attack on Iran, which undercuts his argument that he declassified everything. Special counsel Jack Smith has focused on the meeting as part of the criminal investigation into Trump’s handling of national security secrets. Former Deputy FBI Director Andrew McCabe tells Anderson Cooper this evidence could be “really impactful.” Plus, CNN Chief Congressional Correspondent Manu Raju joins AC360 from Capitol Hill where the House is expected to vote on the debt limit bill after lawmakers approved the debate rule.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The House Rules Committee is meeting to decide whether to advance the debt limit deal reached by President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. GOP hardliners have slammed the deal saying they would sink it and question McCarthy’s leadership. Republican Rep. Dusty Johnson, who helped negotiate the deal, tells Anderson Cooper he’s confident a majority of House Republicans will support the bill. Plus, actor Jeremy Strong joins AC360 to talk about the series finale of “Succession” and what it was like playing Kendall Roy.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

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Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned that if Congress doesn’t address the debt ceiling by June 5, the U.S. Treasury Department won’t have enough money to pay the nation’s obligations in full and on time. President Biden and House Republicans continue to negotiate a deal so the U.S. doesn’t default. Democratic Rep. Seth Moulton tells AC360 whether he thinks a deal can be reached in time. Plus, Boston Celtics co-owner and President and CEO of Granite Telecommunications Rob Hale surprised University of Massachusetts Boston graduates with $1,000 each. He joins AC360 to discuss why giving back is so important to him. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Two employees of former President Trump moved boxes of papers at Mar-a-Lago just a day before the Department of Justice went to the Florida resort to collect classified documents, according to The Washington Post. The newspaper also reports that investigators have evidence that Trump kept the classified documents in a visible place in his office and would show them to visitors. Former Assistant U.S. Attorney Elie Honig tells Anderson Cooper the key things prosecutors have to prove is “knowledge and intent” that the former President knew what he was doing with the documents. Plus, Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders joins AC360 to discuss the ongoing debt ceiling negotiations.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis officially announced he’s running for President in 2024. DeSantis’ decision to run sets up a clash with current Republican primary frontrunner, former President Trump, who once endorsed him for Florida governor. Former Trump White House Director of Communications Alyssa Farah Griffin tells Anderson Cooper what kind of “campaigner” DeSantis is and if he stands a chance against Trump. Plus, legendary jazz pianist and composer Herbie Hancock joins AC360 to remember his friend and the “Queen of Rock and Roll,” Tina Turner, who died at the age of 83.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

CNN has learned that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will kick off his Republican presidential campaign tomorrow in a virtual conversation with Twitter owner Elon Musk. People familiar with the governor’s planning say DeSantis will have an aggressive schedule and his team is plotting an unpredictable, relentless blitz of the political map designed to quickly get him in front of thousands of primary voters. CNN Reporter Steve Contorno joins AC360 from Miami to discuss DeSantis’ strategy for defeating former President Trump. Plus, Irvin Walker is one of the survivors of the mass shooting at an outlet mall in Allen, Texas earlier this month where eight people died. He tells Anderson Cooper about the moment he realized he had been shot and how he was able to call for help.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy met at the White House to discuss how to avoid a default on the nation’s debt. McCarthy told reporters there’s no deal but it was a “productive discussion.” CNN Capitol Hill Reporter Melanie Zanona joins AC360 from Capitol Hill to discuss what the major sticking points are between the Democrats and Republicans. Plus, South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott officially announced he’s entering the Republican presidential primary. CNN Chief Political Correspondent Dana Bash tells Anderson Cooper what she thinks Scott’s lane will be as he goes toe-to-toe with former President Trump, currently the Republican frontrunner.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Sources tell CNN that President Biden plans to announce a new military aid package that is worth hundreds of millions of dollars during the G7 summit in Japan. The war in Ukraine is one of the top agenda items during the three-day summit where the world’s wealthiest democracies are expected to make a strong statement of unity in support of Ukraine. Jill Dougherty is a global fellow at the Woodrow Wilson Center and an adjunct professor at the Walsh School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University. She tells Anderson Cooper if she thinks the Kremlin still sees a path to victory. Plus, presidential historian and author of “Leadership in Turbulent Times” Doris Kearns Goodwin joins AC360 to discuss the banning of books from school libraries and classrooms.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Sources tell CNN that Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to file paperwork with the Federal Election Commission and announce he’s entering the 2024 GOP presidential race next week. The Florida governor has been openly feuding with Disney, who has just upped the ante by scrapping plans to build a $1 billion office complex in the state, likely costing the state 2,000 white collar jobs. Former Trump White House Director of Communications Alyssa Farah Griffin tells Anderson Cooper she thinks the Florida Republican was “bound to get outmaneuvered by Disney” and shares how electable she thinks he is with voters. Plus, national security attorney Mark Zaid joins AC360 to discuss the likelihood of Trump being charged after news that the National Archives plans to share records with the special counsel showing the former President and his advisers knew the correct declassification process.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Sources tell CNN that the National Archives informed former President Trump that they’ll be handing over 16 records to special counsel Jack Smith that show Trump and his top advisers knew the correct declassification process while he was in the White House. Trump and his allies have insisted that while he was President, he didn’t have to follow a specific process to declassify documents. Carrie Cordero is a former counsel to the U.S. Assistant Attorney General for National Security. She tells Anderson Cooper what this could mean legally for the former President. Plus, Andy Cohen, host and executive producer of Bravo’s “Watch What Happens Live,” joins AC360 to discuss his new book, “The Daddy Diaries” and the latest happenings from the world of Bravo.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The Ukrainian capital was hit by a Russian missile attack that the head of the Kyiv city military administration said was “exceptional in its density, with the maximum number of missiles in the shortest time possible.” Ukrainian officials say air defenses destroyed most of the missiles and drones. Retired Gen. Wesley Clark tells Anderson Cooper if he thinks the Russians have enough supply to keep firing these missiles in these attacks. Plus, CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta joins AC360 to discuss what researchers are calling a “major clue” in their work to unlock the secrets of Alzheimer’s disease.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Special Counsel John Durham concluded that the FBI used “raw, unanalyzed and uncorroborated intelligence” to launch an investigation into former President Trump’s campaign and Russia during the 2016 election. Former FBI Deputy Director and CNN Senior Law Enforcement Analyst Andrew McCabe was mentioned in Durham’s report. He joins AC360 to discuss the findings and why he “vehemently” disagrees with the way Durham’s characterizes what the FBI did. Plus, the four University of Idaho students who were fatally stabbed in their off-campus house last year were remembered for their “strength and inspiration” during the weekend’s graduation ceremonies. They were all honored with posthumous degrees and certificates. CNN National Correspondent Gary Tuchman sat down with Madison Mogen’s family. He tells Anderson Cooper how her family plans to continue to honor Maddie’s life. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The pandemic-era border restriction policy Title 42 has expired and U.S. Homeland Security officials were bracing for an influx of migrants. Instead, for now, some cities have reported seeing fewer people trying to enter the U.S. compared to last week. El Paso is one of those cities and Mayor Oscar Leeser joins AC360 to give an update on the situation. Plus, former President Trump and likely GOP Presidential candidate Gov. Ron DeSantis are both heading to Iowa, where the first caucuses in the 2024 Republican race takes place. Brianne Pfannenstiel is the Chief Politics Reporter at The Des Moines Register. She tells Anderson Cooper how she sees the two politicians trying to appeal to Republican voters this weekend. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

U.S. Homeland Security officials arebracing for an influx of migrants at the border with Mexico as Title 42, a Trump-era immigration policy, is set to end at 11:59 p.m. ET. One official tells CNN the days ahead on the border “will get worse.” Over just the last two days, authorities have taken more than 10,000 migrants into custody daily, a record for daily encounters. CNN Correspondent David Culver joins AC360 from Ciudad Juárez, Mexico where he rode with dozens of migrants who were traveling towards the border on the top of freight train cars or the “train of death,” hoping to seek asylum in the United States. Plus, the main suspect, Joran van der Sloot, in the 2005 disappearance of Natalee Holloway is being extradited to the U.S. where he faces charges of extortion and wire fraud. He has been serving time in a Peruvian prison for murder in a separate case. CNN Correspondent Jean Casarez tells Anderson Cooper if she thinks van der Sloot will be surprised by the difference in prison conditions.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

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With the 2024 presidential election underway, former President Donald Trump took questions from moderator Kaitlan Collins and a live audience during a CNN Town Hall from St. Anselm College in New Hampshire. Aired at 8 p.m E.T. on May 10, 2023.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

A Manhattan federal jury found former President Donald Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation in the E. Jean Carroll case and awarded her $5 million in damages. Trump called the verdict in the civil case a “disgrace.” Carroll alleged Trump raped her in a New York City department store in the mid-1990s then defamed her when he denied it. Jessica Leeds testified during the trial that a young Trump groped her on a flight back in the 1970s. She joins AC360 to discuss the verdict and says she’s “very pleased” with the jury’s decision. Plus, sources tell CNN that the Department of Justice has filed criminal charges against Republican Rep. George Santos. In just his first year in office, the New York lawmaker has been accused of breaking campaign finance laws, violating federal conflict of interest laws, stealing cash meant for an Iraq War veteran’s dying dog, masterminding a credit card fraud scheme and lying about where he went to school and worked. Former Assistant U.S. Attorney Elie Honig tells Anderson Cooper what he thinks the charges against Santos could be.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

At least eight people were killed and seven others injured in a shooting at an outlet mall in Allen, Texas. Among the dead are three children, including two sisters who were in elementary school. The shooter was killed by police and his social media posts reveal an obsession with Nazis and weapons. Joshua Barnwell was shopping at the mall with his friend when he heard the gunfire. Barnwell describes the horrific scene to Anderson Cooper and shares how he tried to help save some of the victims. Plus, a source tells CNN that more than 150,000 migrants are currently waiting in Northern Mexico ahead of Title 42 expiring later this week. CNN Correspondent David Culver joins AC360 from the U.S.-Mexican border where some migrants are so desperate to escape their home countries, they risk their lives and ride on top of freight trains.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

First Lady Jill Biden arrived in London where she will watch the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla, the first for a British monarch in almost 70 years. Charles instantly became King when his mother, Queen Elizabeth II died last September. CNN Royal Correspondent Max Foster and CNN Royal Historian Kate Williams join Anderson Cooper from right in front of Buckingham Palace to discuss the historic event. Plus, the video of former President Trump’s deposition in the E. Jean Carroll civil battery and defamation trial was made public. The video shows Trump answering questions about the accusations against him, the “Access Hollywood” tape and the Russia “hoax.” CNN Legal Analyst Jennifer Rodgers tells Anderson Cooper how she thinks the jury reacted to seeing the deposition.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

King Charles III will be officially crowned in a magnificent and deeply religious ceremony on Saturday when thousands will gather at Westminster Abbey and millions will watch from around the world. Charles has been heir to the throne for more than 70 years and instantly became King when his mother, Queen Elizabeth II died last September. Anderson Cooper is live from right outside Buckingham Palace along with CNN Royal Correspondent Max Foster and CNN Royal Historian Kate Williams to discuss all the pomp and circumstance around the event. Plus, E. Jean Carroll and Donald Trump have rested their cases in the battery and defamation trial. Carroll is alleging Trump raped her in a New York City department store in the mid- 1990s then defamed her when he denied it. CNN Correspondent Kara Scannell tells Anderson Cooper if there’s any possibility of the former President testifying.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Officials say at least one person is dead and four others were injured after a gunman became enraged during a visit to an Atlanta medical facility and opened fire. The suspect, 24-year-old Deoin Patterson, was taken into custody in a nearby county after a hours long manhunt. Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe tells Anderson Cooper how intense a search like this one can be for law enforcement. Plus, sources tell CNN that prosecutors for special counsel Jack Smith have been probing the Trump Organization’s handling of the Mar-a-Lago surveillance footage following the subpoena last summer for the footage. CNN Senior Crime and Justice Reporter Katelyn Polantz joins AC360 with the details.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The Biden administration plans to send 1,500 additional troops to the U.S-Mexican border as the Title 42 public health authority expires next week. The city of El Paso has issued a disaster declaration as it sees nearly 1,400 migrants a day coming to cross the border, according to a federal law enforcement source. CNN Correspondent Rosa Flores is in El Paso. She tells Anderson Cooper how the city is preparing for the expected surge. Plus, former Fox News producer Abby Grossberg who worked for Tucker Carlson and has filed a pair of explosive lawsuits against the network joins AC360 to discuss what it was like working for the former host.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

There is a manhunt for Francisco Oropesa Perez-Torres, who police say is armed and dangerous, after he allegedly killed five neighbors, including a nine-year-old boy. A source with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement tells CNN the suspect had been deported from the United States four times after he entered illegally. Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe tells AC360 what investigators are likely doing to try and track down Oropesa. Plus, CNN National Correspondent Randi Kaye joins AC360 from Celebration, Florida to give an update on the ongoing legal battles between Disney and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

At least 23 people have died after a Russian airstrike on Ukrainian civilians. Rescuers are still searching for any children and other survivors in the rubble of the apartments. Retired Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling tells Anderson Cooper why he thinks it’ll be a “difficult fight” over the next couple weeks. Plus, best-selling author Judy Blume joins AC360 to discuss why she thinks certain books are being banned in some Florida schools and libraries, including at least one of her own. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Sources tell CNN that former Vice President Mike Pence testified in front of a federal grand jury that’s investigating then-President Trump’s actions in the aftermath of the 2020 election. Pence spoke with investigators for more than five hours, according to a source familiar with the matter. Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe tells AC360 why he thinks Trump should be “very, very nervous” about Pence’s testimony. Plus, E. Jean Carroll was back on the stand in her civil battery and defamation lawsuit against Trump. Carroll alleges the former President raped her in the spring of 1996 and then defamed her for years. Trump has denied the accusations. CNN Correspondent Kara Scannell gives AC360 an update on the cross-examination.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The GOP-controlled House voted to pass a bill that would raise the nation’s debt ceiling as the country approaches its default deadline as soon as this summer. President Biden says he’s happy to meet with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy but not on whether or not the debt limit gets extended, adding that's "not negotiable."  Republican Rep. Nancy Mace was initially holding out on the bill but ended up changing her vote. She joins AC360 to discuss how McCarthy was able to convince her to vote yes. Plus, The New York Times is reporting that private messages sent by Tucker Carlson that were redacted from legal filings in the Dominion case showed him making highly offensive remarks that went beyond what he was saying on his nightly show on Fox News. Times' writer Jim Rutenberg tells Anderson Cooper how the decision to fire the Carlson was viewed by the Murdoch family.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

President Joe Biden formally announced his bid for reelection despite low approval ratings and questions about his age. Biden’s decision to run for President again could set up a rematch with his 2020 rival, former President Trump. Evan Osnos is a CNN Contributor and has written a biography of Biden. He tells Anderson Cooper if he thinks the President touting his legislative wins will hurt him as he seeks another four years in the White House. Plus, former Fox News producer Abby Grossberg, who has accused Tucker Carlson and the network of creating a hostile work environment, spoke out for the first time since he was fired. Media critic David Zurawik joins AC360 to discuss whether Grossberg’s allegations had anything to do with Fox’s decision to let the former host go.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Fox News and Tucker Carlson, the right-wing host who used his show to promote conspiracy theories and radical rhetoric, parted ways. A source tells CNN that Fox Corporation chief executive Lachlan Murdoch and Fox News chief executive Suzanne Scott made the decision on Friday night. CNN Political Commentator and Democratic Strategist Paul Begala used to work with Carlson on CNN when they co-hosted “Crossfire.” He explains why his former co-host is a “different person” than he was 20 years ago. Plus, President Biden met with the three Democratic Tennessee State lawmakers who faced expulsion votes over their protest for gun reform after the Covenant School shooting in Nashville that left six dead, including three children. Justin Jones and Justin Pearson were forced out of the GOP-controlled legislature while Gloria Johnson survived by just one vote. Jones and Pearson were eventually sent back to the Tennessee House on an interim basis. Jones joins AC360 to discuss meeting the President and if he thinks his state will pass any gun reform legislation.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The Supreme Court protected access to a widely used abortion drug by freezing lower-court rulings that placed restrictions on its usage as appeals play out.  As a result, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s approval of the drug mifepristone will remain in place for now. Dr. Jane Henney joins Anderson to talk about this decision. She was the FDA commissioner when mifepristone was approved.  And in Russia, a court ordered the arrest of well-known investigative journalist Christo Grozev, who works with Bellingcat, and has an extensive track record of uncovering stories exposing the Kremlin and Vladimir Putin. He joins Anderson for an exclusive interview.   To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The shooter in the Louisville bank left notes detailing his goal was to show how easy it is for someone who is mentally ill to get a gun. Anderson talks about the new development with Sandy and Lonnie Phillips, the founders of "Survivors Empowered.” Their daughter Jessica Ghawi was murdered in the mass shooting in a movie theater in Aurora, Colorado in 2012.  Plus, prosecutors plan to dismiss charges against Alec Baldwin in the “Rust” shooting case because of new evidence. CNN’s Chloe Melas has the details. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Former Fox anchor Gretchen Carlson, who reached a $20 million settlement with Fox's parent company after alleging sexual harassment and retaliation joins Anderson to talk about Fox’s settlement with Dominion Voting Systems. And, Russia launched 60 airstrikes in the past 24 hours, in and around the beleaguered eastern city of Bakhmut, according to the Ukrainian military. During the strikes, CNN's Nick Paton Walsh and his producer were just feet away from being hit by a missile.   He and his team are thankfully safe. He joins Anderson to explain what happened today.  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Fox News reached a last-second settlement with Dominion Voting Systems on Tuesday as the case raced toward opening statements, paying more than $787 million. Fox News’ settlement with Dominion Voting Systems is the largest publicly known defamation settlement in U.S. history involving a media company. Davida Brook, the lead counsel for Dominion Voting Systems, talks with Anderson about the settlement.   And in Moscow, Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich has been denied an appeal to change the terms of his detention on espionage charges. CNN’s Matthew Chance and Moscow Bureau Chief of The Wall Street Journal, Ann Simmons, talk with Anderson about Gershkovich’s case and what it is like to work in Russia.  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

A special grand jury in Ohio declined to indict the Akron police officers who fatally shot Jayland Walker, a 25-year-old Black man, dozens of times after a car chase and foot chase last year. Anderson talks with the Walker family attorney, Bobby DiCello, about how the family feels about this latest development and what they hope happens next. And an update from Ukraine on some of the children taken from their homes and moved to Russia or Russia-controlled Crimea, a story we’ve been covering for months. Russia has denied it is doing anything illegal. Now dozens of children have been reunited with their families. CNN’s Nick Paton Walsh has some of their stories. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The 21-year-old suspect in the leak of classified Pentagon documents made his first appearance in federal court and has been charged under the Espionage Act. Jack Teixeira is accused of unauthorized retention and transmission of national defense information and unauthorized removal of classified information and defense materials. CNN Chief Law Enforcement and Intelligence Analyst John Miller tells Anderson Cooper how the FBI was able to track down the suspect so fast. Plus, Justice Samuel Alito temporary extended access to an abortion drug while the Supreme Court considers the case. CNN Senior Supreme Court Analyst Joan Biskupic joins AC360 to discuss Justice Alito’s decision and calls it “very sensible.”To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The FBI arrested 21-year-old Air Force guardsman Jack Teixeira in connection with the leaking of classified national defense information. A source tells CNN the suspect was under surveillance for at least a couple days before his arrest. Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe joins AC360 to discuss the investigation and how Teixeira would have access to such sensitive information. Plus, the Florida House approved a bill that would ban most abortions after six weeks as the national debate on the procedure has intensified. A Texas judge ordered the suspension of the FDA’s approval of a medication abortion drug and a federal appeals court has frozen parts of the order. The DOJ is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene in the dispute. Dr. Jennifer Conti is an abortion care provider and an adjunct clinical assistant professor of OB/GYN at Stanford. She tells Anderson Cooper what could happen to her patients if the medication is banned.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The Shelby County Board of Commissioners voted to reappoint Justin J. Pearson back to his seat in the Republican-led Tennessee House of Representatives. It was less than a week ago that the GOP-dominated chamber expelled Pearson along with Justin Jones for their role in a gun protest on the House floor following the shooting at the Covenant School in Nashville where six people died, including three children. Pearson joins AC360 to discuss how it feels to be voted back into his seat. Plus, Louisville officials have released the 911 calls surrounding the deadly bank shooting. CNN Senior Crime and Justice Correspondent Shimon Prokupecz tells Anderson Cooper how one of the officers who first responded to the attack is doing after being shot in the head.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Louisville police released the bodycam videos that show officers responding to the Old National Bank where at least five people have died and another nine were injured. The deputy police chief said it is “100% certainty” the quick action by the police officers in the minutes after the shooting “saved lives.” Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe joins to discuss how important the officer’s fast response to the shooter was. Plus, Anderson Cooper sits down for an exclusive interview with Latavia Washington McGee and Eric Williams, who crossed the border into Mexico with two of their friends before they were taken, thrown in the back of a truck and kidnapped by a cartel. Their two friends were murdered while McGee and Williams made it back to the U.S. alive, but not without the trauma from the threats, torture and having to witness their two friends die in front of their eyes.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The Nashville Metropolitan Council voted to reappoint Democratic Tennessee state Rep. Justin Jones back into his House district seat just days after the GOP-dominated House voted to expel him. Jones, along with Democratic State Reps. Justin Pearson and Gloria Johnson led a gun reform protest on the state House floor after a shooter killed six people, including three children, at the Covenant School in Nashville. Johnson survived the Republicans’ efforts by just one vote but Pearson was ousted. He joins AC360 to discuss his colleague being reinstated and if he expects to be sworn back in.  Plus, four people were killed and at least nine were injured after a shooter entered a bank in Louisville, Kentucky. CNN Correspondent Omar Jimenez gives AC360 an update on the ongoing investigation.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Hours after a Texas judge suspended FDA approval of a medication abortion pill, another federal judge in Washington said the drug can remain on the market in at least 12 Democratic-led states. The majority of abortions in the U.S. are medication abortions. Dr. Jenn Conti is an abortion provider and an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of OB/GYN at Stanford University. She tells Anderson Cooper what the impact of these two rulings could have on women. Plus, Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez joins AC360 to discuss these two abortion pill rulings and the two Democratic Tennessee state lawmakers who were expelled from the Republican-control state House of Representatives over a gun control protest. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The Tennessee Republican-controlled House of Representatives voted to expel two out of three Democrats who led a gun reform protest on the state House floor after a shooter killed six people, including three children, at the Covenant School in Nashville. Gloria Johnson survived the Republicans’ efforts by just one vote. Justin Jones is one of the Democratic lawmakers who was expelled from the Tennessee State House. He tells Anderson Cooper the vote was a way to “distract from the real issue” and what he plans to do in the future. Plus, CNN Correspondent Hadas Gold joins AC360 from Northern Israel, where Israel launched retaliatory airstrikes in Gaza after a barrage of rockets were fired from Lebanon, which the Israeli military blamed on Palestinian militants.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

A spokesman for former Vice President Mike Pence says he won’t appeal a federal court ruling that orders him to testify in the special counsel investigation into the efforts by then-President Trump and his allies to overturn the 2020 presidential election. This would be the first time Pence will answer questions under oath about his direct conversations with Trump leading up the deadly January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Sarah Matthews is a former Trump White House Deputy Press Secretary. She tells Anderson Cooper she’s “encouraged” Pence won’t appeal the judge’s decision and believes his testimony will be “honest and transparent.” Plus, a judge says Dominion Voting Systems can force Fox Corporation executives Rupert and Lachlan Murdoch to testify at this month’s defamation trial. Dominion wants $1.6 billion in damages claiming the right-wing network  repeatedly promote false claims in 2020 that its voting systems illegally rigged the election. CNN Senior Media Reporter Oliver Darcy joins AC360 to give an update on the timeline of the trial.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

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Former President Trump arrived in New York City a day before he’s expected to turn himself in to be arraigned. The indictment is still under seal but CNN sources say the former President faces more than 30 criminal charges. Trump was indicted for his possible involvement in a scheme to pay hush money to adult film actress Stormy Daniels in an attempt to cover up an alleged affair. Elie Honig is a former assistant U.S. Attorney for Southern District of New York. He tells Anderson Cooper what he’s expecting when the indictment is unsealed. Plus, conservative lawyer and Washington Post contributing columnist George Conway joins AC360 to discuss Trump being the first former or sitting President ever to be booked on criminal charges.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Former President Trump returns to New York next week after becoming the first former president ever to face criminal charges -- but what is next for Trump? Questions surround the likely legal maneuvering ahead by both sides. Plus, the logistics of getting a former president into a Manhattan courtroom while under Secret Service protection.  Anderson discusses the indictment with Ronan Farrow, who has done much reporting on Stormy Daniels, Karen McDougal and how those aligned with the former President bought their silence.   Also, former Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson joins Anderson to talk about the tornadoes hitting his home state as well as the indictment of the former President. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

A New York grand jury has voted to indict Donald Trump, according to sources. This marks the first time in U.S. history that a current or former president will face criminal charges. Sources tell CNN that Trump will face more than 30 counts related to business fraud. Trump calls the indictment "political persecution and election interference at the highest level in history." The Manhattan district attorney’s office has been investigating Trump in connection with his alleged role in a hush money payment scheme involving adult film star Stormy Daniels during the 2016 presidential campaign. Our legal team, correspondents and analysts break down the historic indictment and reveal what could happen in the coming days. Plus, Donald Trump’s attorney Timothy Parlatore, who has represented the former president in a different case, tells AC360 that the timing of the indictment was a “surprise.” And Stormy Daniels’ attorney Clark Brewster tells Anderson Cooper why “the indictment of Donald Trump is no cause for joy.”To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

A candlelight vigil was held in Nashville to honor the six victims of the Covenant School shooting. First Lady Jill Biden made an unannounced stop to lay flowers at the memorial for the three children and three adults who lost their lives. One of those victims was Katherine Koonce, the head of the elementary school. Steven Curtis Chapman is a GRAMMY Award-winning singer and songwriter and was also a close friend of Koonce. He tells Anderson Cooper how the life-long educator played such an important role in his family’s lives. Plus, Jordan Gomes was just nine years old when a gunman entered her elementary school in Newtown, Connecticut and killed 20 students and six adults. She joins AC360 to discuss the “hopelessness” she feels whenever she hears about another mass shooting, especially involving children.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Police say the 28-year-old who killed three students and three adults at a Nashville elementary school bought seven guns legally but was under care for an emotional disorder. The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department released the body-camera footage from the two officers who they say fatally shot the attacker. Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe joins AC360 to discuss how the police officers immediately ran toward the gunfire without any hesitation. Plus, sources tell CNN that a federal judge has ruled that former Vice President Mike Pence must testify to a grand jury about his conversations with then-President Trump leading up to the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Former federal prosecutor Elliot Williams tells Anderson Cooper what information he thinks investigators want to get from Pence.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Three students who police say were only nine-years-old and three adults were killed after a shooting at a private Christian elementary school in Nashville, Tennessee. Authorities say the 28-year-old shooter, who is believed to have attended the school, entered the building through a side door and was armed with at least two assault-style rifles and a handgun. Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe tells Anderson Cooper what will come next in the investigation. Plus, at least 26 people died as violent storms and tornadoes swept through the South over the weekend. CNN Correspondent Isabel Rosales joins AC360 from Mississippi where homes are completely destroyed and some survivors are still fighting for their lives.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Former President Trump warned of “potential death and destruction” if he is indicted and continued to claim that “no crime has been committed.” The Manhattan District Attorney is investigating whether Trump may have been involved in a scheme to pay hush money to adult film actress Stormy Daniels in an attempt to cover up an alleged affair. CNN Chief Correspondent Kaitlan Collins joins AC360 to discuss how the former President’s inner circle and allies are reacting to his comments. Plus, CNN National Correspondent Randi Kaye is in Trump’s backyard of Palm Beach County, Florida, where she talked to people about the former President possibly being arrested. Guests: Kaitlan Collins, Randi Kaye. Airdate: March 24, 2023.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Former President Trump claimed he is “100% innocent” and “our country is being destroyed” as a possible indictment looms. The Manhattan District Attorney is investigating whether Trump may have been involved in a scheme to pay hush money to adult film actress Stormy Daniels in an attempt to cover up an alleged affair. In an AC360° exclusive interview, Daniel’s attorney Clark Brewster tells Anderson Cooper his client has been “very open and cooperative” with prosecutors. Plus, nearly a week after the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Russian President Vladimir Putin and his deputy for “forcibly deporting” Ukrainian children, CNN Senior International Correspondent David McKenzie traveled to the frontline to speak to Ukrainians who risked their lives to try and stop the alleged war crime.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The Manhattan’s District Attorney’s office is weighing whether they should recall Donald Trump’s former lawyer and fixer Michael Cohen to testify again or call another witness to refute testimony by Robert Costello, who was once a legal adviser to Cohen. The DA is investigating whether Trump may have been involved in a scheme to pay hush money to adult film actress Stormy Daniels in an attempt to cover up an alleged affair. Former federal prosecutor Elie Honig joins AC360 to discuss where he thinks the investigation is headed. Plus, additional South Carolina Law Enforcement Division agents are being assigned to the Stephen Smith homicide case. Smith’s mother, Sandy Smith, tells Anderson Cooper how it feels to have the case reinvestigated.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is downplaying allegations that former President Trump’s may have been involved in a scheme to pay hush money to adult film actress Stormy Daniels in an attempt to cover up an alleged affair. McCarthy said “this was personal money” and accused the Manhattan district attorney of “playing in presidential politics.” Some of the former President’s Republican allies in the House are attempting to use government power to try and keep his legal threats at bay. Former Republican Congressman Adam Kinzinger tells AC360 he thinks the interference his former colleagues are running is “pretty chilling.” Plus, South Carolina authorities are now saying Stephen Smith’s death was a homicide. CNN National Correspondent Randi Kaye tells AC360 where the investigation goes from here.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Former President Trump said he expects to be arrested this week and called on his supporters to “protest” and “take our nation back.” Trump has been one of the focuses of the investigation into the hush money payment to adult film actress Stormy Daniels. CNN Senior Legal Affairs Correspondent Paula Reid gives AC360 an update on when a possible Trump indictment and arrest could happen. Plus, the family of Stephen Smith will seek to have his body exhumed in South Carolina for a private autopsy. While investigating the 2021 murders of Paul and Maggie Murdaugh, SLED found new information which prompted them to reopen the investigation into the 19-year-old’s death six years earlier. CNN National Correspondent Randi Kaye tells AC360 why Buster Murdaugh put out a statement denying “any involvement” in Smith’s case.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The International Criminal Court issued war crime arrest warrants for Russia President Vladimir Putin along with another official for their roles in allegedly forcibly deporting Ukrainian children to Russia. CNN Chief International Correspondent Clarissa Ward joins AC360 to discuss her exclusive interview with Karim Asad Ahmad Khan, the chief prosecutor at the International Criminal Court. Plus, CNN Correspondent Leyla Santiago is in Key West, Florida where the five-thousand mile mass of tangled seaweed, which is twice the size of the continental U.S., has begun to arrive on the beaches.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The U.S. military released video of the encounter between the Russian fighter jet and an American surveillance drone, as it was forced down over the Black Sea. Russia denied the collision happened. Former Secretary of Defense William Cohen joins AC360 to discuss whether the video undermines the Russian version of events. Plus, CNN has exclusively learned that dozens of Mar-a-Lago staff, from servers to aides, have been subpoenaed in the investigation into former President Trump’s handling of classified documents. Former federal prosecutor Elie Honig tells AC360 what these subpoenas say about where special counsel Jack Smith is in his probe.  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The banking system troubles that appeared to be easing yesterday, came rumbling back this morning with word that the struggling Swiss bank Credit Suisse was in deeper trouble than previously thought. Then came news that two credit rating firms had downgraded First Republic Bank to junk status. Those two factors sent markets plunging. Vermont Independent Senator Bernie Sanders, who chairs the Senate Health, Education Labor and Pensions Committee joins Anderson to talk about the banking trouble and a bill that caps the price of insulin at $20 per vial. Also, a key development in Russia's downing of an American drone over the Black Sea yesterday. State Department Spokesperson Ned Price joins Anderson.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The U.S. military says a Russian fighter jet forced down a U.S. Air Force drone over the Black Sea. The White House called Russia’s actions “unsafe, unprofessional and reckless” while Russia’s defense ministry denied its aircraft came into contact with the drone. Retired Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling joins AC360 to discuss how big of a deal this is and if he thinks it’s a deliberate provocation by the Russian military. Plus, the Department of Justice and the Securities and Exchange Commission are opening investigations into Silicon Valley Bank after it collapsed last week. Former Attorney General Eric Holder tells Anderson Cooper his guess is investigators will start looking at “people who ran the bank and whether or not they made stock trades that are close in time to the problems that the bank had.”To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The Federal Reserve announced it’s launching a review of the supervision and regulation of Silicon Valley Bank after it collapsed last week. It was the second-largest failure of a financial institution in U.S. history. U.S. regulators also shut down Signature Bank and investors are worried it could spark a broader banking meltdown. President Biden told Americans on Monday that the U.S. banking system remains “safe.” Larry Summers is a former U.S. Treasury Secretary during the Clinton White House and the former Director of the White House National Economic Council during the Obama administration. He tells Anderson Cooper whether he thinks the country is “out of the woods” yet. Plus, bestselling author Jodi Picoult is speaking out after local media published a list of books that were removed from school libraries in Martin County, Florida, including 20 of her books.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Republican Rep. George Santos claims he’s “innocent”  and “never did anything of criminal activity” after being accused of organizing a credit card skimming scheme back in 2017. Federal prosecutors are investigating Santos’ finances while he faces calls to resigns over the lies about his education, career, heritage and religion. Republican Rep. Brandon Williams tells Anderson Cooper why he’s “confident” the country will see Santos in “handcuffs in front of a judge” soon. Plus, CNN Chief Business Correspondent Christine Romans joins AC360 to break down the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank after it failed to raise capital. It’s the second-largest failure of a financial institution in U.S. history.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Sources tell CNN the cartel investigators believe is responsible for killing two Americans last week, issued an apology letter and handed over five of their members to authorities. Two other U.S. citizens survived the kidnapping, including Latavia Washington McGee, who traveled to Mexico with her three other friends so she could undergo a medical procedure. Cheryl Orange was supposed to join her four friends but didn’t have proper identification to cross the border. She tells Anderson Cooper about the moment she realized something wasn’t right when her group of friends didn’t return to the hotel. Plus, Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren joins AC360 to discuss President Biden’s new budget proposal and the criticism House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is facing over giving Fox News host Tucker Carlson more than 40,000 hours of security video from the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy refuses to say if he thinks the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol was “mostly peaceful.” McCarthy released more than 40,000 hours of security footage from the day of the insurrection to just Fox News host Tucker Carlson who continues to downplay the severity of the attack saying it was less “deadly” than it’s been portrayed. Former Republican U.S. Congressman Adam Kinzinger was a member of the House Select Committee that investigated the January 6 insurrection. He tells Anderson Cooper he thinks McCarthy’s goal is to win over Tucker Carlson and the base of the Republican party. Plus, CNN Correspondent Donie O’Sullivan gives AC360 a glimpse of how artificial intelligence can fake our own voices.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

In a January 2021 email, Fox Corporation Chairman Rupert Murdoch said two of his top hosts maybe “went too far” in an apparent reference to them denying the integrity of the 2020 presidential election that then-President Trump lost. Murdoch’s comments were made public in a legal filing as part of Dominion Voting Systems $1.6 billion lawsuit against Fox News and its parent company, Fox Corporation. The companies deny wrongdoing. First Amendment lawyer Lee Levine joins AC360 to discuss the latest Murdoch emails and whether it’s a “smoking gun” in Dominion’s lawsuit. Plus, it’s been almost three years since the World Health Organization declared Covid-19 a pandemic and there are still questions about how it began. The U.S. Department of Energy’s assessment claims that Covid-19 most likely emerged because of a laboratory accident in China. Former Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Dr. Anthony Fauci tells Anderson Cooper whether he thinks there’s any truth to the “lab leak theory.”  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

A U.S. official tells CNN that four Americans were assaulted and kidnapped by gunmen in Mexico on Friday after they were targeted by mistake. Investigators believe a Mexican cartel thought the U.S. citizens were Haitian drug smugglers. John Miller is the former NYPD Deputy Commissioner of Intelligence and Counterterrorism. He tells Anderson Cooper how the FBI will work with Mexican authorities to find these Americans. Plus, CNN Chief Correspondent Kaitlan Collins joins AC360 to discuss what a possible matchup between former President Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis could look like in the 2024 Republican primary. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Alex Murdaugh was sentenced to life in prison for the murders of his wife, Maggie Murdaugh, and his son Paul Murdaugh. The once-prominent South Carolina attorney reiterated his innocence and told the judge he “would never hurt” his wife and son. The lead prosecutor Creighton Waters tells Anderson Cooper that he thinks Murdaugh believed he could convince the jury of his lies. Plus, Karim Asad Ahmad Khan, the International Criminal Court Chief Prosecutor, joins AC360 to discuss how Russia is illegally taking Ukrainian children and how he plans to make sure there is accountability. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

A jury found Alex Murdaugh guilty of killing his wife and son at their South Carolina estate in June 2021. The disgraced attorney was convicted on all four counts he was facing, including two counts of murder. Murdaugh’s surviving son, Buster, was seen wiping his tears as the guilty verdict was read. CNN National Correspondent Randi Kaye has been following this story from the start and was in the courtroom as Murdaugh was led away in handcuffs. She joins AC360 to discuss all the key testimony and evidence that was presented throughout the trial. Plus, former federal prosecutor Jessica Roth tells Anderson Cooper she’s not surprised by the guilty verdict but is surprised that the jury deliberated for less than three hours.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

A Pennsylvania man was arrested by federal agents after he allegedly tried to bring explosives in his suitcase on his flight. According to court documents, Marc Muffley checked his luggage on a flight bound for Orlando from Lehigh Valley International Airport and an alarm alerted that his baggage contained explosives. TSA agents paged Muffley over the airport intercom system and asked him to report to a security desk, prosecutors said, but he did not show up. A former Lansford, Pennsylvania police chief who authorities consulted before arresting Muffley said “there’s nothing that would light up and say, ‘Hey, this guy’s gonna try to bomb an aircraft.’” Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe tells Anderson Cooper what stands out to him about the items found in Muffley’s bag. Plus, jurors in the double murder trial of Alex Murdaugh visited the Moselle estate where his wife and son were killed in June 2021. Criminal defense attorney Joey Jackson joins AC360 to discuss whether he thinks the jury’s tour of the murder scene will change anyone’s mind.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy defended his decision to release security footage of the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol to Fox News host Tucker Carlson. The House Republican leader said it was necessary for transparency and that “sunshine matters.” Conservative lawyer George Conway tells Anderson Cooper if he thinks McCarthy’s rationale for giving the video to the Fox News host makes any sense. Plus, CNN National Correspondent Randi Kaye joins AC360 from Walterboro, South Carolina where the jury in the double murder trial of Alex Murdaugh will be headed to Moselle tomorrow, the property where Paul and Maggie Murdaugh were killed in June 2021.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Chairman of Fox Corporation Rupert Murdoch admitted in a deposition that some Fox News hosts “endorsed” election lies that claimed the 2020 presidential contest was stolen. Murdoch’s comments were made public in a legal filing as part of Dominion Voting Systems $1.6 billion lawsuit against Fox News. Lee Levine is a former First Amendment lawyer and defended cases brought against the media for more than 40 years. He tells Anderson Cooper why he thinks this is the strongest defamation case he’s seen. Plus, Alex Murdaugh’s defense team rested its case after calling 14 witnesses. The once-prominent South Carolina attorney is accused of killing his wife and son back in June 2021. CNN National Correspondent Randi Kaye joins AC360 to discuss what jurors will be doing in the coming days.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Alex Murdaugh completed his testimony in his double murder trial over the 2021 killings of his wife and son. Prosecutor Creighton Waters questioned the once-prominent South Carolina attorney over his lies, drug use and the details surrounding Maggie and Paul Murdaugh’s deaths. Former FBI Special Agent Mary Ellen O’Toole has spent her career studying the criminal mind and was one of the FBI’s most senior profilers until she retired. She joins AC360 to discuss Murdaugh’s testimony and if she thinks the jury will believe him. Plus, CNN Chief International Correspondent Christiane Amanpour asked Ukrainian President Zelensky about his comments that Ukraine could claim victory over Russia within the year. She tells Anderson Cooper how Zelensky responded on the one year anniversary of the Russian invasion.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Alex Murdaugh took the stand to testify in his own double murder trial, admitting he lied to investigators about where he was the night his wife and son were murdered back in 2021. The once-prominent South Carolina attorney denied killing Maggie and Paul Murdaugh, telling the courtroom “no, I did not.” Criminal defense attorney Mark O’Mara tells Anderson Cooper whether he thinks Murdaugh’s decision to testify and his admission will hurt the defense. Plus, CNN Chief International Anchor Christiane Amanpour joins AC360 from Kyiv, Ukraine where Ukrainian officials are warning about increased attacks from Russian troops as the country and the world mark one year since Putin’s invasion.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The New York Times reports that Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner have been subpoenaed by the special counsel investigating former President Trump’s involvement in the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Special counsel Jack Smith has already subpoenaed former Vice President Pence to testify before a grand jury but he told reporters he’s “going to fight” the subpoena because it’s “unconstitutional and unprecedented.” Elliot Williams is a former Deputy Assistant Attorney General during the Obama administration. He tells Anderson Cooper what the special counsel can get in his investigation that the House Select Committee couldn’t. Plus, CNN Chief International Correspondent Clarissa Ward joins AC360 from Kyiv, Ukraine to tell the story of a man who is helping families of fallen Ukrainian soldiers properly mourn their loss.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

President Biden told a large crowd in Warsaw, Poland that “Ukraine will never be a victory for Russia” and accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of atrocities as he marks the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. CNN Chief International Anchor Christiane Amanpour joins AC360 to discuss Biden’s speech and how other European leaders are reacting. Plus, Alex Murdaugh’s surviving son testified at his dad’s double murder trial. The once-prominent South Carolina attorney is accused of killing his wife and youngest son back in 2021. CNN National Correspondent Randi Kaye tells Anderson Cooper what Murdaugh’s son said during his testimony.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

President Biden made a surprise visit to Kyiv, his first time to Ukraine since the Russians invaded almost a year ago. Biden met with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky and reaffirmed his support as air raid sirens could be heard around the capital city. CNN Chief White House Correspondent Phil Mattingly joins AC360 to discuss the significance of Biden’s unpreceded visit. Plus, former President Jimmy Carter is receiving end-of-life care at his home in Georgia. James Fallows was chief White House speechwriter during Carter’s administration. He tells Anderson Cooper what he thinks the former President’s legacy will be. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Some of the most prominent stars and high-ranking executives at Fox News privately trashed former President Trump’s idea of election fraud in the 2020 election. This contradicts the lies the right-wing channel allowed on air about the presidential contest. These details were revealed in a legal filing as part of Dominion Voting System’s $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit against Fox News. Mary Anne Franks is a constitutional scholar and teaches law at the University of Miami. She tells Anderson Cooper if she thinks Dominion’s case meets the legal standard of actual malice. Plus, CNN National Correspondent Randi Kaye joins AC360 from Walterboro, South Carolina where the prosecution in the double murder trial of Alex Murdaugh rested its case after calling more than 60 witnesses to the stand. The now-disbarred attorney is accused of killing his wife and son back in 2021. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The Shreveport, Louisiana police officer who fatally shot Alonzo Bagley, an unarmed Black man, was arrested on a charge of negligent homicide. Police say Bagley was killed on February 3 after officers responded to a domestic disturbance call at an apartment complex. Xavier Sudds joins AC360 to remember his brother and says he wants to make sure there’s justice. Plus, CNN Senior National Correspondent Miguel Marquez sits down with the Michigan State assistant professor, Marco Díaz-Muñoz, whose classroom became a crime scene when a gunman killed three students and wounding four others.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Mark Meadows, former President Trump’s chief of staff, has been subpoenaed by the special counsel investigating Trump and his role in the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Special Counsel Jack Smith’s office wants documents and testimony relating to the day of the insurrection. CNN Chief Correspondent Kaitlan Collins tells Anderson Cooper if Meadows is expected to cooperate with the investigation. Plus, CNN National Correspondent Randi Kaye joins AC360 from Walterboro, South Carolina where the double murder trial of Alex Murdaugh continues. The now-disbarred attorney is accused of killing his wife and son back in 2021.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Three students were killed and five others were critically wounded after a gunman opened fire at Michigan State University. Police say the shooter died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound and doesn’t appear to be affiliated with the university. Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe joins AC360 to discuss the gunman’s motive and what investigators will be looking for. Plus, Nikki Haley announced she will run for president in 2024. The former South Carolina governor and former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations is the first major Republican challenger to former President Trump. Katon Dawson is the former chairman for the South Carolina Republican Party and is a supporter of Haley. He tells Anderson Cooper where he sees Haley’s lane considering she’s now Trump’s opponent after being his ally for years.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

According to a Pentagon memo sent to lawmakers, the unidentified object shot down in Canadian airspace on Saturday appeared to be a “small, metallic balloon” that crossed near “U.S. sensitive sites.” Members of Congress want more information after a total of three unidentified objects were shot down in just three days. Retired Canadian Air Force Maj. Gen. Scott Clancy is the former Director of Operations at NORAD. He tells Anderson Cooper whether he thinks it’s strange that there is so little information known about these objects. Plus, more than 36,000 people have died after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Turkey and Syria. CNN Senior Correspondent Sara Sidner joins AC360 from Adiyaman, Turkey where survivors continue to search and hold out hope that their loves ones will be pulled from the rubble alive.  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The Pentagon says a fighter jet shot down a “high-altitude object” over Alaska that appeared to be unmanned. The object was flying at an altitude of 40,000 feet and was the “size of a small car” but a U.S. official says it didn’t seem to have any surveillance equipment. Former Defense Secretary William Cohen tells Anderson Cooper he thinks the President wanted to send a message of, “if you invade our airspace, we’re going to take it out.” Plus, CNN Chief International Security Correspondent Nick Paton Walsh joins AC360 from Antakya, Turkey, where search and rescue teams are still looking for survivors of the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that’s killed more than 23,000 people.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Former Vice President Mike Pence has been subpoenaed by the special counsel investigating former President Donald Trump and his role in the deadly January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Sources tell CNN that special counsel Jack Smith wants Pence to testify about his interactions with Trump leading up to the 2020 election and the day of the insurrection. CNN Chief Correspondent Kaitlan Collins tells Anderson Cooper if there’s a sense when the former Vice President could testify, if he cooperates with the investigation. Plus, search and rescue teams are racing to find survivors in Turkey and Syria, where more than 21,000 people have died since the 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck. CNN’s Jomana Karadsheh is in Adana, Turkey, where a 14-story residential building used to stand. She gives AC360 an update on the rescue efforts and whether there’s any hope of finding survivors in the destruction.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Officials say at least 15,000 people have died and more than 58,000 people have been injured after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit Turkey and Syria. Thousands of buildings have collapsed as search and rescue teams continue to look for survivors. Chef José Andrés and his team at World Central Kitchen are on the ground in Turkey helping serve meals. He tells Anderson Cooper what they’re seeing and how many meals they were able to deliver. Plus, President Joe Biden traveled to Wisconsin to bring his State of the Union economic message to voters in the battleground state. CNN Chief National Affairs Correspondent Jeff Zeleny talks to democratic and democratic-leaning voters in the state to see if they would support a potential 2024 Biden reelection bid.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Anderson Cooper and Jake Tapper preview President Biden’s State of the Union address, and what could be a preview of his 2024 reelection campaign.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

More than 3,800 people have died and more than 15,000 are injured after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Turkey and Syria. Turkey's Disaster and Emergency Management Agency says at least 5,600 buildings collapsed during and after the quake. Kit Miyamoto is structural engineer and is headed to Turkey tomorrow to join a team from his company who are already on the ground. He tells Anderson Cooper how the search and rescue teams approach collapsed and unstable buildings. Plus, CNN National Correspondent Randi Kaye joins AC360 from Walterboro, South Carolina where the double murder trial of Alex Murdaugh continues. The now-disbarred attorney is accused of killing his wife and son back in 2021.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The Pentagon says a second Chinese spy balloon is currently transiting Latin America but doesn’t look like it’s headed toward the United States. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken postponed his trip to Beijing after the first spy balloon has been spotted over the United States. The Chinese foreign ministry claims the balloon is a “civilian airship” used for weather research and it “deviated far from its planned course.” Montana Democratic Sen. Jon Tester chairs the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, which will be holding hearings on the balloons in the near future. Tester tells Anderson Cooper he’s seeking “some explanations” and wants to make sure if this ever happens again, “no good things” will come out of it for China. Plus, the highest peak in the Northeast could face wind gusts over 130 mph which could make the wind chills as cold as minus 100 degrees. Francis Tarasiewicz is a weather observer and education specialist at Mount Washington Observatory. He walks AC360 through how he prepares to go outside in temperatures that could feel like 100 below zero.  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The Republican-led House voted to remove Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar from the House Foreign Affairs Committee over past statements she’s made related to Israel, with some members of both parties considering it antisemitic. Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez called Omar’s removal a “continued attack” against women of color. Ocasio-Cortez tells AC360 ousting Omar and other Democrats from their committees is “about political revenge.” Plus, the Pentagon is tracking a suspected Chinese spy balloon flying over the United States. Retired U.S. Air Force Gen. Philip Breedlove joins AC360 to discuss what the potential downside is of shooting it down and what kind of intelligence the balloon could be trying to collect.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Attorneys for Hunter Biden asked state and federal investigators to launch investigations into the people involved in disseminating the contents of his laptop.  They allege the computer repair shop owner, Rudy Giuliani and a number of right-wing political figures committed computer and other criminal violations in their effort to “weaponize” the laptop contents against his father. Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe tells Anderson Cooper he thinks this is an “aggressive but appropriate” move by Biden and his lawyers. Plus, two witnesses in the Alex Murdaugh murder trial testified they are “100 percent” certain that Murdaugh’s voice is on a video prosecutors presented in court. Their testimony contradicts the former South Carolina attorney’s claim he wasn’t home when his son and wife were killed back in 2021. Defense attorney Joey Jackson joins AC360 to discuss the video and what this could mean for Murdaugh and his defense team.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Republican Rep. George Santos has told the House GOP conference that he wants to be off the Science, Space and Technology Committee, along with the Committee on Small Business until his issues are resolved. Federal prosecutors are investigating Santos’ finances while he faces calls to resigns over the lies about his education, career, heritage and religion. Former Republican Rep. Joe Walsh joins AC360 to discuss Santos stepping down from his committees and if he thinks House Speaker Kevin McCarthy had anything to do with it. Plus, an initial police report filed in the hours after the Tyre Nichols traffic stop suggested he was violent and “started to fight” with officers. Video later released shows the 29-year-old Black man subdued on the ground while getting punched and kicked by Memphis Police officers. CNN Chief Law Enforcement and Intelligence Analyst John Miller is the former NYPD Deputy Commissioner of Intelligence and Counterterrorism. He tells Anderson Cooper whether he thinks the officers involved were attempting to cover up or downplay what happened the night they stopped Nichols.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Two more Memphis police officers were “relieved of duty” and three fire department workers were fired over the deadly beating of Tyre Nichols. Five former Memphis police officers who were involved in the traffic stop have already been charged with murder and kidnapping. Former U.S. Representative Val Demings was the Orlando Police Chief and has more than two decades of law enforcement experience. She tells Anderson Cooper that the evidence is “overwhelming” against the officers who are charged and they should have known that punching and kicking Nichols in the face “could cause death or great bodily harm.” Plus, CNN National Correspondent Randi Kaye joins AC360 from Walterboro, South Carolina where the double murder trial of Alex Murdaugh continues. The once-prominent attorney is accused of killing his youngest son and wife back in 2021.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The city of Memphis released graphic videos of Tyre Nichols’ arrest that appears to show police hit the 29-year-old Black man nine times in four minutes. Nichols died three days after the arrest and beating. Five former Memphis police officers who were involved in the traffic stop have been charged with murder and kidnapping. Benjamin Crump is one of the attorneys for the Nichols’ family. He tells AC360 why the family wanted the public to see the videos. Plus, former NYPD Deputy Commissioner of Intelligence and Counterterrorism John Miller joins AC360 to discuss the graphic videos. Guests: Benjamin Crump, John Miller Airdate: January 27, 2023To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The five former Memphis police officers who were fired over their actions during the arrest of Tyre Nichols are facing murder and kidnapping charges. Authorities say Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man, was hospitalized after a traffic stop and “confrontation” with Memphis police. He died three days after he was arrested. Antonio Romanucci is one of the attorneys representing the Nichols’ family. He tells AC360 how the family is feeling after the indictments. Plus, CNN National Correspondent Randi Kaye joins AC360 from Walterboro, South Carolina where the double murder trial of Alex Murdaugh is underway. The once-prominent attorney is accused of killing his youngest son and wife back in 2021. Guests: Antonio Romanucci, Randi Kaye. Airdate: January 26, 2023.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

President Joe Biden announced that the U.S. is sending 31 Abrams tanks to Ukraine to help prepare and fight the anticipated Russian offensive in the spring. Germany also pledged it will deliver 14 Leopard 2 tanks to Ukrainian fighters. Ukraine President Zelensky said the announcements from the Western allies proves “freedom is only getting stronger.” Retired Gen. Wesley Clark tells Anderson Cooper whether he thinks the U.S. is sending enough tanks and if they'll get to the Ukrainian fighters before potential Russian attacks in the spring.  Plus, Meta says former President Trump’s Facebook and Instagram accounts will be restored in the coming weeks, two years after suspending him in the wake of the January 6 attack on the Capitol. CNN Correspondent Donie O'Sullivan joins AC360 to discuss what was behind Meta's decision. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Sources tell CNN that about a dozen documents marked as classified were found at former Vice President Mike Pence’s Indiana home last week. The former Vice President is on the record saying he didn’t have any classified material in his possession. One of Pence’s lawyers found the documents and turned them over to the FBI. This discovery happened just a few days after additional classified materials were found at President Biden’s Wilmington residence. Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe tells Anderson Cooper how concerned Americans should be for the safety and security of the country with these classified documents in the private homes of politicians. Plus, three mass shootings in California since Saturday have taken the lives of at least 19 people. CNN National Correspondent Natasha Chen joins AC360 to give an update on the investigations.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The death toll in the Monterey Park mass shooting has risen to 11 people, as investigators continue to search for the gunman’s motive. CNN has obtained never-before-seen video of the shooter and a man, Brandon Tsay, approaching him to try and wrestle the weapon away. Tsay was able to disarm the gunman and call the police. He tells Anderson Cooper he confronted the shooter because he needed to “save myself and the people inside.” Plus, CNN National Correspondent Randi Kaye joins AC360 from Colleton County, South Carolina to give an update on the first day of the Alex Murdaugh trial. He is charged with killing his wife and younger son. Prosecutors say Murdaugh committed the murders to cover up massive financial fraud that was beginning to unravel.  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

People Magazine is reporting that Bryan Kohberger, the 28-year-old who is charged with the murders of four University of Idaho students, followed the three female victims and “repeatedly” messaged one of them. The outlet also says Kohberger visited the restaurant where two of the students worked in the weeks before the killings. Mary Ellen O’Toole is a former FBI Special Agent and profiler. She tells Anderson Cooper if these reports could give investigators more insight into Kohberger’s motive. Plus, legendary singer-songwriter James Taylor joins AC360 to remember his friend, David Crosby, who the world lost at 81-years-old.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

David Crosby, one of the founding members of The Byrds and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, has died at 81. A family spokesperson said “although he is no longer here with us, his humanity and kind soul will continue to guide and inspire us.” Ron Brownstein is the author of "Rock Me on the Water: 1974 - The Year Los Angeles Transformed Movies, Music, Television and Politics." He joins AC360 to talk about Crosby’s legacy and career as a singer and songwriter. Plus, actor Alec Baldwin and the “Rust” armorer will both be charged with involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins back in 2021. Hutchins was struck and killed after Baldwin fired a live round of ammunition from a prop gun while on the set of the movie. The actor maintains he didn’t know the gun he fired contained a live round. Criminal defense attorney Mark O’Mara tells Anderson Cooper whether he thinks Baldwin will be held liable for Hutchins’ death.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

“What’s the best state to divorce for a man” and “Can you be charged with murder without a body” were just two of the 21 Google searches prosecutors say Brian Walshe made in the days before and after he allegedly killed his wife. Walshe is charged with murder and disinterring a body without authority in addition to a previous charge of misleading investigators who were looking into his wife’s disappearance. Criminal defense attorney Mark O’Mara joins AC360 to discuss if he agrees with Walshe’s attorney who said the prosecution’s case isn’t strong. Plus, two New Jersey veterans say that now-Congressman George Santos agreed to raise money for a lifesaving surgery for one of their dogs in 2016 but ended up taking off with the money raised by the GoFundMe. Jacqueline Sweet is an editor at Patch who first reported the new allegations. She tells Anderson Cooper how the veterans reacted when they first saw Santos on television.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

An arrest warrant was issued for Brian Walshe, charging him in the death of his wife, Ana Walshe. The mother of three has been missing since the new year. He has already pleaded not guilty to misleading investigators about his actions around the time his wife went missing. CNN Chief Law Enforcement and Intelligence Analyst John Miller tells Anderson Cooper why he thinks prosecutors are charging Walshe now, instead of last week when he was taken into custody for the other charge. Plus, Rep. George Santos, the New York Republican who has lied about his education, career, heritage and religion, has been placed on two low-level House committees, while facing mounting legal issues and calls to resign. Gregory Morey-Parker, a former friend and roommate of Santos, joins AC360 to discuss all the lies he says the now-Congressman told him back when they were close.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

At least 68 people were killed when an airplane went down in central Nepal. The crash was the country’s third-deadliest and worst in 30 years. CNN has obtained video from the last minutes inside the cabin before the plane went down as investigators are still searching for a cause. CNN Aviation Analyst Mary Schiavo is a former Inspector General for U.S. Department of Transportation. She joins AC360 to discuss if the video from inside the plane will be helpful in the investigation. Plus, the White House counsel’s office says there are no visitor logs that track who comes and goes from President Biden’s Wilmington, Delaware home. Republicans want all the information relating to the misplaced classified documents from Biden’s time as vice president be turned over. Rod Rosenstein is a former Deputy Attorney General during the Trump administration. He tells Anderson Cooper what key questions he would want answers to if he was investigating this case. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The father of Maddie Mogen, one of the four University of Idaho students who were murdered last November, joins AC360 to remember his daughter who he says was “so bright and good with people.” Plus, Republican Rep. Brandon Williams of New York has called for Rep. George Santos to resign over the growing list of lies he’s told about his education, religion and past work experience. Williams tells Anderson Cooper what he thinks of House Speaker McCarthy’s response to Santos and his fabrications.  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Attorney General Merrick Garland appointed a special counsel to investigate the classified documents that were found at President Biden’s home and former private office from his time as vice president. A source tells CNN that the White House’s misleading statements created the impression that Biden’s team had something to hide and reinforced the need for a special counsel. Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe joins AC360 to discuss how closely the FBI works with a special counsel. Plus, CNN Chief Congressional Correspondent Manu Raju tracked Republican Rep. George Santos down to try and get him some answers about the lies he’s told about his education, his career, his religion and past work experience. He tells Anderson Cooper how Santos responded to his questions.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The chairman of the Nassau County Republican Party is calling for Rep. George Santos’  “immediate resignation” over the lies he’s told about his personal life and resume. The congressman represents New York’s 3rd Congressional District and says he “will not” step down. Santos is already under investigation by federal prosecutors in New York over his personal finances and two Democratic representatives filed a formal complaint with the House Ethics Committee requesting an investigation relating to his financial disclosure reports. Republican Bruce Blakeman is the Nassau County Executive. He tells Anderson Cooper why he thinks Santos should resign. Plus, court documents show that Brian Walshe, the husband of the missing Massachusetts mother Ana Walshe, was described as a “sociopath” and “physically violent” in a battle over his father’s will. The mother of three has been missing since around New Year’s and investigators have accused her husband of misleading the police about his actions around the time of her disappearance. Retired FBI Special Agent Mary Ellen O’Toole joins AC360 to discuss the description of Walshe.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

A law enforcement source tells CNN that Attorney General Merrick Garland has received the preliminary report on the ten classified documents that were found in President Biden’s private office. The government records dated back from Biden’s time as vice president. They include U.S. intelligence memos and briefing materials that covered topics including Ukraine, Iran and the United Kingdom, according to a source familiar with the matter. President Biden says he was “surprised” to learn about the documents that were found. Garland now faces the decision on how to proceed and whether or not to open a criminal investigation. Former Assistant U.S. Attorney Elie Honig joins AC360 to discuss what, if any, charges Biden could face if he truly didn’t know about the documents. Plus, investigators have been combing through trash at a Massachusetts transfer station for evidence in the disappearance of Ana Walshe, the mother of three who vanished under suspicious circumstances. CNN National Correspondent Jason Carroll tells Anderson Cooper what authorities have found.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Prince Harry sat down with Anderson Cooper ahead of the release of his new memoir, “Spare.” In this special edition of Anderson Cooper 360, the Duke of Sussex reveals what he thinks about his stepmother, the Queen Consort Camilla. He also claims his brother, Prince William, attacked him during an argument over Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, and talks about how he dealt with his mother’s death. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Republican Rep. Kevin McCarthy flipped 15 GOP holdout votes in his bid to be the next Speaker of the House. The California Republican says he’s confident even after losing 13 ballots over four days. Republican Rep. Dusty Johnson has voted for McCarthy all 13 times and tells Anderson Cooper how optimistic he is that McCarthy will get the votes. Plus, sources tell CNN the suspect in the murders of four University of Idaho students thoroughly cleaned his car and was seen wearing surgical gloves multiple times outside his family home in Pennsylvania. Bryan Kohberger is charged with four counts of first-degree murder and one count of burglary. Former FBI Special Agent and profiler Mary Ellen O’Toole joins AC360 to discuss if it’s unusual to have a suspect who appears to have no prior communication with the victims before committing the crime.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The House adjourned after a third day of voting that included Republican Kevin McCarthy suffering an 11th defeat in the race for speaker. It is now the longest speaker contest in 164 years. Republican Rep. Victoria Spartz backed McCarthy in the first three votes, and switched to “present” in the last 8 rounds. She joins AC360 to discuss how she sees this playing out. Plus, CNN Chief Congressional Correspondent Manu Raju talked to McCarthy after the House adjourned for the night. He tells AC360 if the California Republican is still confident in his chances of being elected speaker.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

After two days and six votes, there is still no speaker of the House. GOP leader Kevin McCarthy has suffered defeat in all the votes as the start of the 118th Congress remains on hold and new members wait to be sworn in. Republican Rep. Pete Sessions tells AC360 if there’s been any talk about Rep. Steve Scalise being nominated and possibly getting the magic number of 218 votes. Plus, former Republican Rep. Charlie Dent joins AC360 to discuss if he thinks McCarthy has any chance of becoming speaker.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The House adjourned for the day without a speaker after Republican Rep. Kevin McCarthy failed to get the support of his party and lost three rounds of voting. McCarthy is facing a small group of hardline conservatives but sources tell CNN he’s not giving up. Former acting chief of staff for President Trump and Republican Congressman Mick Mulvaney talked to some of the members who voted against McCarthy. He tells Anderson Cooper if they have a plan and whether their no votes are personal. Plus, Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin remains in critical condition and his uncle tells CNN that his nephew had to be resuscitated twice after collapsing from a cardiac arrest on the field. CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta joins AC360 to discuss what we know about Hamlin’s condition.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy is struggling to secure enough votes to become the next speaker of the House. A group of at least nine Republicans have made it clear that they’re not sold on him leading the House GOP. Former Republican Congressman Will Hurd tells Anderson Cooper why he thinks the pushback McCarthy is facing is “a problem of leadership that goes back years.” Plus, new details are emerging about the suspect in the murder of four University Idaho students but key questions about the his alleged motive and his connections to the victims are still unanswered. Bryan Kohberger’s lawyer has hinted that his client will waive extradition and will likely be back in Idaho within 72 hours. CNN Chief Law Enforcement and Intelligence Analyst John Miller joins AC360 to discuss when more details could be revealed.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

A Washington State University grad student was arrested in Pennsylvania on first degree murder charges in last month’s killing of four University of Idaho students in their off-campus home. Sources tell CNN authorities zeroed in on 28-year-old Bryan Kohberger after tracing his ownership of a white Hyundai Elantra seen in the area of the killings and unknown DNA through genetic genealogy. CNN Chief Law Enforcement and Intelligence Analyst John Miller tells AC360 if its critical for investigators to find the murder weapon. Plus, New York Times investigative reporter Russ Buettner joins AC360 to discuss the key takeaways from former President Trump’s tax returns.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The House Select Committee investigating the January 6 attack on the Capitol released more transcripts, including key interviews from members of the Trump family and the former President’s staff. CNN Political Correspondent Sara Murray joins AC360 to reveal new details about Donald Trump Jr.’s testimony to the committee. Plus, the death toll in Erie County, New York has climbed to at least 39 people after last weekend’s historic blizzard. Mark Johnson II went against the county’s driving ban to deliver essentials to neighbors after the storm. He tells AC360 why he decided to help.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The death toll in Erie County, New York has risen to at least 37 as crews continue to clear roads and go door-to-door to check on people who they couldn’t reach during the storm. Buffalo Police Commissioner Joseph Gramaglia gives AC360 an update on the search and rescue efforts. Plus, federal prosecutors in New York are investigating the finances of Republican Rep.-elect George Santos. The Congressman-elect has admitted to fabricating sections of his resume, including his past work experience and education. Steve Israel is a former U.S. Representative who once represented most of the same Long Island district as Santos. He tells AC360 what people in his former district are saying about all of Santos’s lies.   To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

President Biden responded to today's decision by the Supreme Court to allow a controversial covid-era restriction on migrants to remain in effect while legal challenges play out. El Paso mayor, Oscar Leeser talks about what this means for his city.   And the storm-related death toll is now at least 54, nationwide with 31, in the Buffalo area alone. Buffalo saw nearly four feet of snow and more than 37 straight hours of blizzard conditions. The travel nightmare is not over though, according to flightaware, of the nearly 3,100 cancelations in the country today, about 85% were Southwest flights. Southwest was responsible for more than half of all canceled flights. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg called it a meltdown. Southwest's CEO put out a video statement, apologizing for the mess, and saying this by way of an explanation. Southwest captain second vice president of the Southwest pilots association, Tom Nekeoui joins to talk about the situation. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

More than four days into one of the worst holiday storms on record and it is not over yet. It is hard to imagine, but some parts of Western New York could see another foot or more of snow, on top of the nearly four feet they already have. Buffalo's airport is still closed and the entire eastern part of the country is still in a deep freeze. Almost 4,000 flights canceled today and thousands more tomorrow. Nationwide, at least 49 people have lost their lives in this massive storm, with 27 in the Buffalo area alone. Nate Martin, commissioner of public works for the city of Buffalo talks about the issues facing the city.  Andrea and Alex Campagna welcomed a group of South Korean tourists in from the cold, after the van they were in got stranded outside their Buffalo-area home. They also provided the kind of warmth that none of their visitors could have imagined when they knocked on their door.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Millions of Americans are being impacted by a monster winter storm that’s bringing ice, wind, snow and bitter cold to multiple parts of the country. More than 5,000 flights have been canceled as people try to get home for the holidays. Buffalo, New York Mayor Byron Brown gives AC360 an update from his city, where wind gusts have been close to 80 mph and snow totals are expected to be measured in feet. Plus, the House Select Committee investigating the January 6 attack on the Capitol released their final report and another batch of witness interview transcripts. CNN Justice Correspondent Jessica Schneider tells AC360 the key takeaways from the report and what she’s learning from the newly released testimonies.  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Wind chill alerts are in effect in nearly half of the U.S. population as a “once-in-a-generation” winter storm threatens to bring ice, wind, snow and life-threatening temperatures across the country. President Biden is urging Americans to take the storm “extremely seriously” and “heed the local warnings.” Meteorologist Derek Van Dam tells AC360 what people can expect as the storm heads to the East Coast just days before Christmas. Plus, the House Select Committee investigating the January 6 attack on the Capitol still hasn’t released their full report that was expected to be made public yesterday but they have published some interview transcripts from key witnesses. One transcript reveals that then-White House chief of staff Mark Meadows told his aide, Cassidy Hutchinson, that former President Trump knew he lost the 2020 election but wanted to keep fighting to overturn the results. Former Assistant U.S. Attorney Elie Honig joins AC360 to discuss what Hutchinson told the committee.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed members of Congress after meeting with President Biden at the White House. In his first visit outside of his country since Russia invaded in February, Zelensky called for continued financial support from the U.S., telling Congress: “You money is not charity. It is an investment in the global security and democracy that we handle in the most responsible way." Former Secretary of State and 2016 Democratic Presidential Candidate Hillary Clinton joins AC360 to react to Zelensky’s message. Plus, Olena Gnes recently relocated to the United States from her home in Kyiv, Ukraine, where she had been sheltering in a basement for the majority of the war. She tells Anderson Cooper why she was “very proud” of her President’s speech.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

President Joe Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky are planning to meet at the White House Wednesday, according to two sources familiar with the planning underway. The visit would mark his first outside Ukraine since the Russian invasion began in February. Plans are still being finalized but Zelensky’s trip to Washington, DC could also include an address to Congress while the Biden administration is trying to send Ukraine a new defense assistance package that will include Patriot missile systems. Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego serves on the House Armed Services Committee and recently led a bipartisan Congressional delegation to Kyiv. He joins AC360 to discuss how significant this visit is for Zelensky. Plus, sources tell CNN that former President Trump’s White House ethics lawyer, Stefan Passantino, told Cassidy Hutchinson to give misleading testimony to the House Select Committee investigating the January 6 attack on the Capitol. Olivia Troye is a former homeland security adviser to Vice President Mike Pence. She tells AC360 if she’s surprised by this allegation against someone in the former President’s orbit.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The House Select Committee investigating the January 6 attack on the Capitol referred former President Trump to the Department of Justice on four criminal charges including insurrection and obstruction. The panel will release their full report on Wednesday, marking the end of its expansive probe into the deadly riot. Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin is a member of the committee. He tells AC360 why he thinks it was important to make the criminal referrals today. Plus, Sarah Matthews, former Deputy White House Press Secretary for Trump, joins AC360 to discuss how the former President and his allies are reacting to these referrals and the ongoing criminal investigations by the DOJ.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

A source tells CNN the House Select Committee investigating the January 6 attack on the Capitol is considering recommending the Department of Justice pursue at least three criminal charges against former President Trump. The criminal charges being considered are obstruction of an official proceeding, conspiracy to defraud the federal government, and insurrection. Elliot Williams is a former federal prosecutor and former deputy assistant attorney general. He tells Anderson Cooper whether he thinks a criminal referral helps or hurts the DOJ. Plus, former Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson joins AC360 to discuss the influx of migrants at the Texas-Mexico border and how the problem can be fixed.  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

A Texas federal judge says President Biden can’t end the Trump-era “Remain in Mexico” immigration policy, which sends certain non-Mexican citizens who entered the U.S. back to Mexico instead of detaining them or releasing into the United States while their immigration proceedings play out. Elie Honig is a CNN Senior Legal Analyst and a former assistant U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York. He joins AC360 to explain the legal implications of this ruling. Plus, CNN Special Correspondent Jamie Gangel sits down for an exclusive interview with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to talk about their friendship and Pelosi’s plans after she leaves her leadership position. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

It’s been ten years since a gunman entered Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut and murdered 26 students and staff. Four survivors are now young adults trying to lead lives forever scarred by the tragedy. Audrey Nichols, Saahil Ray and Cyrena Arokium were in second grade and Jordan Gomes was in fourth grade. They tell Anderson Cooper about what they remember about that day and how they’re trying to take action against gun violence. Plus, at least three people are dead and several are injured after a tornado ripped through the New Orleans area. Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser joins AC360 to give an update on what he’s hearing from officials across the state.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The chairman of the House Select Committee investigating the January 6 attack on the Capitol announced they’ll hold their final public hearing Monday followed by releasing their full report on December 21. CNN Political Correspondent Sara Murray tells Anderson Cooper what people can expect to hear from committee members and if they’re expected to make any criminal referrals. Plus, filmmaker Alexandra Pelosi joins AC360 to discuss her new documentary “Pelosi in the House,” the January 6 insurrection and the legacy of her mother, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

CNN is learning from that Uvalde County Sheriff Ruben Nolasco doesn’t appear to have completed an active shooting training course. Sheriff Nolasco was one the senior law enforcement officials on the scene of the Robb Elementary School shooting where 19 students and two teachers were murdered. Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe tells Anderson Cooper it’s “simply law enforcement malpractice” to not have an active shooter response policy in place. Plus, Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs Roger Carstens joins AC360 to discuss how it felt being able to get WNBA star Brittney Griner home after helping negotiate the prison swap.  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

WNBA star Brittney Griner is back in the U.S. at a Texas Army medical center for routine evaluation after spending almost ten months imprisoned in Russia. Griner was involved in a prison swap for convicted arms dealer Viktor Bout. Bill Richardson is a former UN Ambassador and New Mexico governor whose Richardson Center helped secure Griner’s release. He tells Anderson Cooper he commends the Biden administration for getting the basketball star home. Plus, Arizona Sen. Kirsten Simena is leaving the Democratic party and registering as an Independent. CNN Senior Political Commentator David Axelrod joins AC360 to discuss if he thinks this will have any impact on the Democrat’s slim majority in the Senate.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

WNBA star is heading home after she was released from Russian detention in a prisoner swap for convicted arms dealer Viktor Bout. Griner has been in a Russian jail for nearly ten months. Her wife, Cherelle Griner, thanked President Biden and said the “most important emotion” she has right now is “just sincere gratitude.” John Kirby is the White House National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications. He tells Anderson Cooper how the deal came together to get Griner home. Plus, CNN Royal Correspondent Max Foster gives AC360 a look at the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s new Netflix series and how the British royal family is reacting.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Uvalde County Sheriff Ruben Nolasco, one of the 376 officers who went to help children and teachers on May 24 at Robb Elementary School, had vital information about the shooter and a call about victims in a classroom. Knowledge that should have prompted an immediate, direct response, according to active shooter training.  And since that day, statements he’s given appear to contradict body camera evidence.  CNN Senior Crime and Justice Correspondent Shimon Prokupecz has been covering the investigations into the police response to the massacre. He has this new exclusive reporting. Plus, lawmakers honored law enforcement officers who defended the Capitol on January 6 with the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest honor from Congress. Brian Sicknick died from multiple strokes and natural causes a day after the attack. His family attended the ceremony but refused to shake hands with GOP Republican Senate Leader Mitch McConnell and House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy. Gladys and Craig Sicknick, Brian’s mom and brother, join AC360 to explain their decision.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

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Democratic Senator Raphael Warnock and his Republican opponent Herschel Walker are holding their final events on the campaign trail ahead of tomorrow’s runoff. Georgia Lieutenant Governor Geoff Duncan joins Anderson to talk about the election.  Also, perspective from Democratic Strategist James Carville, who is also co-host of the "Politics War Room" podcast, and CNN Political Commentator Scott Jennings, who served as special assistant to the President in the George W. Bush administration.  And remembering actress Kirstie Alley who passed away after a brief battle with cancer. She was 71. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Early voting has ended in Georgia as Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock and his Republican challenger Herschel Walker have been making their final pitches to voters. President Biden weighed in at a fundraiser for Warnock saying Walker “doesn’t deserve to be in this race.” Martha Zoller is a conservative radio host in Georgia who worked on the campaigns for former Republican Sen. David Perdue and current Gov. Brian Kemp. She joins AC360 to discuss early voting turnout and says it’s “going to be a close race.” Plus, right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after he lost a bid in Texas to reduce the nearly $50 million damages award handed down by a jury earlier this year over his false claims about the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre. Elizabeth Williamson has reported extensively on the tragedy, its aftermath and lawsuits and is also the author of “Sandy Hook.” She tells Anderson Cooper the filing will “surely be challenged” by the families.  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

A federal appeals court has halted the special master’s review of documents that were seized at former President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate back in August. The ruling is a win for the Justice Department and their investigation into the mishandling of government records while Trump was in the White House. CNN Legal Analyst Carrie Cordero tells Anderson Cooper how helpful this decision is for the DOJ’s probe. Plus, Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock and his Republican challenger Herschel Walker are making their final pitches to Georgia voters before next week’s runoff election. Former President Obama held a rally with Warnock and told his supporters “we still got work to do.” Van Jones is a former special adviser to Obama. He joins AC360 to discuss the runoff election and how much Obama helps the Warnock campaign.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The House Ways and Means Committee is now in possession of six years of former President Trump’s federal tax returns. The Supreme Court declined to intervene in Trump’s fight to keep the documents private. David Cay Johnston is an investigative reporter and the author of “The Big Cheat.” He tells AC360 what lawmakers could learn by looking at the former president’s tax returns. Plus, the University of Idaho held a vigil for the four students who were murdered at their off-campus home more than two weeks ago. Police still haven’t named a suspect or a motive in the brutal killings. Former NYPD Deputy Commissioner of Intelligence and Counterterrorism John Miller joins AC360 to discuss what he thinks investigators are doing to find answers.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Two members of the Oath Keepers were convicted of seditious conspiracy and face a maximum 20-year prison sentence. Stewart Rhodes, Kelly Meggs and three other defendants were also found guilty of obstructing an official proceeding, a charge that also carries a 20-year maximum sentence. CNN Senior National Correspondent Sara Sidner was at the courthouse and tells AC360 how important and historic this trial was. Plus, the U.S. Men’s National Team beat Iran 1-0 in the World Cup knockout stage to advance to the next round of 16 for the first time since 2014. CNN Sport host Don Riddell joins AC360 from Qatar to describe what it felt like being at the game.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Thousands of people in China, who are angry at the country's rigid "zero-Covid" policy, have taken to the streets and are demanding to be freed from Covid testing and lockdowns. CNN Senior International Correspondent Ivan Watson is in Hong Kong and CNN's Selina Wang is in Beijing with the latest. And just over two weeks after the quadruple homicide of college students in Idaho, police have not found a suspect as students return to campus for classes. Perspective from former NYPD Deputy Commissioner for Intelligence & Counterterrorism John Miller, who is now CNN's Chief Law Enforcement and Intelligence Analyst.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

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All six people who were killed in a shooting at a Virginia Walmart were employees of the store, a spokesperson tells CNN. Lorenzo Gamble, Brian Pendleton, Kellie Pyle, Randall Blevins, Tyneka Johnson, and a 16-year-old male, were identified as the victims by the city of Cheasapeake. A trauma surgeon talks to AC360 about treating some of the victims. And an update on the investigation into the murders of four students who attended the University of Idaho. Police have gone through more than 1,000 tips and have interviewed 150 people, but authorities gave no indication they were closer to naming a suspect. Forensic scientist Lawrence Kobilinsky, a professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, and retired cold case investigator Paul Holes, who is host of HLN's "Real Life Nightmare," give their take on the case.  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The Supreme Court cleared the way for the Democratic-led House Ways and Means Committee to receive former President Trump’s tax returns. Trump’s legal team has tried to keep the returns secret and turned to the Supreme Court after they lost a case in a lower court. CNN Legal Analyst John Dean tells AC360 he thinks this is the “end of the road” for Trump’s fight and there are “no avenues for him to go to other courts.” Plus, authorities say they are “making progress” in the investigation into the murders of four University of Idaho students but they haven’t released any information on a suspect or motive. Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe joins AC360 and shares what he makes of the lack of details from officials, more than a week after the killings.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Five people were killed and 17 others wounded after a gunman entered Club Q, an LGBTQ nightclub, Saturday night in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Richard Fierro, an Army veteran, was at a table with his wife, daughter and friends watching a drag show. He tackled the shooter and “went into combat mode” when he heard gunshots. He joins AC360 to describe the moments he took the gunman down and got his weapons away from him. Plus, investigators are still searching for answers more than a week after four University of Idaho students were found stabbed to death in their off-campus home. Paul Holes is a retired cold case investigator and host of HLN’s “Real Life Nightmare.” He tells AC360 he thinks the police know more than they’re revealing to the public. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Attorney General Merrick Garland appointed a special counsel to oversee the federal criminal investigations into former President Trump. Jack Smith will look into the retention of national defense information at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort and parts of the January 6 insurrection. Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe tells AC360 what this announcement says about where investigators are in their probes. Plus, authorities are still looking for a suspect five days after four University of Idaho students were fatally stabbed in their off-campus home. Garrett Cabeza is a reporter for the Spokesman-Review. He joins AC360 to give an update on the investigation. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced she won’t run for the leadership post, a position she’s held for 20 years. Pelosi, the first and only woman to serve as speaker, said she would continue to serve in the House but is giving the next generation the opportunity to lead the House Democrats. Rep. Anna Eshoo is a close friend of Pelosi’s and is godmother to two of her grandchildren. She tells Anderson Cooper what she thinks the next two years will look like without Speaker Pelosi leading the caucus. Plus, investigators are still looking for answers surrounding the fatal stabbings of four University of Idaho students. Two of the four victims were last seen alive at a late-night food truck in Moscow, Idaho. CNN Correspondent Veronica Miracle joins AC360 to give an update on the investigation.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

In a CNN Town Hall, former Vice President Mike Pence said that the insurrection on January 6, 2021 was “the most difficult day of my public life” and hearing chants of “hang Mike Pence” angered him. CNN Chief Political Correspondent Dana Bash joins a late edition of AC360 and tells Anderson Cooper she thinks Pence is trying to walk the “finest of fine lines” by distancing himself from former President Trump for “what happened in the run up to and especially on January 6.” Plus, the search for the suspect in the murders of four University of Idaho students is still on with questions about a motive still unanswered. CNN Correspondent Lucy Kafanov gives AC360 an update on the investigation.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

CNN projects Republicans will control the House of Representatives, passing the threshold of 218 seats needed. President Biden says he’s “ready to work with House Republicans to deliver results.” CNN Senior Political Correspondent Abby Phillip tells Anderson Cooper how consequential this victory is for the Republicans and what it means for the way the government will operate for at least the next two years. Plus, Republican strategist David Urban joins AC360 to discuss former President Trump’s third presidential run and who he thinks is the current leader of the Republican party.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

President Biden said, “It's unlikely in the minds of the trajectory that it was fired from Russia. But we'll see." NATO is planning to hold an emergency meeting to discuss the incident. CNN Senior International Correspondent Matthew Chance is in Przewodów. He tells Anderson Cooper what they know about the missile and how people are reacting. Plus, legendary journalists Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein join AC360 to discuss former President Trump’s third presidential run.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Maricopa County, Arizona released a new batch of 71,400 votes in the race for governor. Democratic candidate Katie Hobbs leads her Republican opponent Kari Lake. CNN Chief National Correspondent John King joins AC360 to break down the latest numbers. Plus, former Republican Ohio Gov. John Kasich tells Anderson Cooper what he thinks of former Vice President Mike Pence saying Republicans will “have a better choice” than former President Trump in 2024.  Guests: John King, John Kasich. Airdate: November 14, 2022.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

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In a 360° exclusive interview, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi reveals how she first heard the news her husband had been attacked. Pelosi told Anderson Cooper how she was “very scared” when she heard the knock on the door from Capitol Police telling her about what happened to her husband. In her first sit-down interview since the attack, she says it will impact her decision over her political future. Plus, voters around the country head to the polls tomorrow and CNN Chief National Correspondent John King joins AC360 to look at the key races that could decide who controls Congress.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Candidates are campaigning across the country and making their final pitch to voters with Election Day just two days away. President Biden campaigned in New York for Governor Hochul while former President Trump and Gov. DeSantis held dueling events in Florida. AC360 has reporters in several key battleground states covering all the close races. Plus, former Trump White House Director of Strategic Communications Alyssa Farah Griffin tells Anderson Cooper why she thinks the former president will keep attacking DeSantis even though they once had a strong relationship.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

With the midterm elections just a few days away, many candidates are crisscrossing their state or district, making closing arguments, with control of the House and Senate at stake. CNN Senior Political Commentator David Axelrod talks to Anderson about the key races. CNN's Sara Murray has the latest with the House select committee investigating the January 6 attack on the U.S.Capitol, and how they released a statement with a new deadline for former President Trump to turn over subpoenaed documents. CNN Political Analyst and New York Times senior political correspondent Maggie Haberman weighs in on the latest January 6th news and about the report that former President Trump has decided when he will announce if he is running in 2024.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Thursday that her husband, Paul Pelosi, has been released from a San Francisco hospital after surgery to repair a skull fracture and injuries to his hand and arm. CNN's Jamie Gangel and Dr. Sanjay Gupta talk to Anderson about his recovery.  Also, CNN's Sara Murray has exclusive reporting on how DOJ officials have discussed whether a Donald Trump candidacy in 2024 would create the need for a special counsel to oversee two federal investigations related to the former president. Anderson gets perspective on that from CNN Law Enforcement Analyst and former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe and CNN Contributor John Dean, who served as White House Counsel in the Nixon White House.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

With six days until midterms, President Biden delivered a speech urging Americans to denounce and discourage political violence. The president also called on voters to be “patient” as they wait for election results. Vermont Independent Senator and former Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders weighs in on the president’s message and the upcoming midterms.  Also, CNN’s Shimon Prokupecz continues his investigation into the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School. He has details on devastating 911 phone calls from another 4th grader trapped in a classroom. It’s the parents of the children who want this made public. Shimon joins Anderson with the exclusive reporting. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

CNN has obtained never-before-revealed 911 audio from the Uvalde school shooting in May, where 21 people were killed,  including 19 children. You hear the pleas of 10-year-old Khloie Torres in several calls, while she’s trapped at Robb Elementary School with a gunman who had already slaughtered friends and a teacher. CNN obtained these calls from a source and is using excerpts with the approval of her parents. CNN also informed families who lost people in the massacre that this story was coming. CNN's Shimon Prokupez has the story.  And, David DePape, the man accused of violently attacking Paul Pelosi last week, entered a not guilty plea Tuesday to all state charges during his initial court appearance. This comes as a new document filed in federal court shows the suspect told authorities on the scene that he was on a “suicide mission.” San Francisco Police Chief Bill Scott joins Anderson with the latest.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The man alleged to have attacked Paul Pelosi, husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, has been charged with a litany of crimes, including assault, attempted murder and attempted kidnapping, following last week’s break-in at the couple’s San Francisco home, the US attorney’s office and San Francisco district attorney announced on Monday. David DePape, 42, was charged with one count of “attempted kidnapping of a US official,” according to the US attorney’s office for the Northern District of California. That charge relates to Nancy Pelosi, who DePape told police he planned to “hold hostage,” according to an FBI affidavit also unsealed on Monday. CNN Senior Law Enforcement Analyst and former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe gives his legal insight and Democrat Representative Jackie Speier who is a colleague and friend of Nancy Pelosi, gives her perspective. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Paul Pelosi, the husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, was attacked with a hammer at the couple’s San Francisco home. The intruder shouted “Where is Nancy?" according to a source briefed on the attack. Mr. Pelosi, 82, underwent surgery for a skull fracture and serious injuries to his right arm and hands. CNN Senior Law Enforcement Analyst and former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe and CNN Law Enforcement Analyst and former DC Metro Police officer Michael Fanone, who was badly beaten protecting Speaker Pelosi and others from the mob on January 6th, weigh in on the criminal justice and security aspects of the attack. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The director of the Texas Department of Public Safety Col. Steven McCraw says his agency “did not fail the community” of Uvalde when a gunman entered Robb Elementary School and killed 19 students and two teachers. It took law enforcement 77 minutes to breach the classroom and kill the shooter while children and teachers were dead, dying or traumatized in their classrooms. Brett Cross is the legal guardian of Uziyah Garcia, one of the fourth graders who was murdered. He joins AC360 to react to McCraw’s comments. Plus, the man who pulled Washington, DC Metropolitan Police Officer Michael Fanone into the crowd of violent rioters on January 6 was sentenced to more than 7 years behind bars. Fanone suffered a traumatic brain injury and later, a heart attack. He tells Anderson Cooper whether he thinks the sentence was fair.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman’s debate performance against his Republican challenger Mehmet Oz has intensified the focus on his recovery from a stroke. Some supporters worry the debate aftermath could have nationwide ramifications and his limitations could sway undecided voters. Fetterman and Oz are fighting for a seat that could decide the balance of power in the U.S. Senate. CNN Chief National Correspondent John King tells Anderson Cooper where in Pennsylvania he thinks the debate will have the biggest impact. Plus, Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger joins AC360 to discuss the number of 2020 election deniers who are running for offices throughout the country and how concerned he is about voter intimidation happening at ballot drop boxes in Arizona.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Pennsylvania Democratic Lt. Gov. John Fetterman and Republican challenger Mehmet Oz faced off in their only debate in one of the highest profile races in the country that could decide the balance of power in the U.S. Senate. Fetterman is publicly recovering from a stroke he suffered in May. Charlie Dent is a former Congressman who represented Pennsylvania. He tells Anderson Cooper whether he thinks Fetterman reminding voters that former President Trump is backing Oz is a smart decision or if he thinks it could backfire. Plus, Adidas terminated their partnership with Kanye West over his offensive and antisemitic comments saying they were “unacceptable, hateful and dangerous.” Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO and National Director of the Anti-Defamation League, joins AC360 to discuss Adidas’s decision and why he thinks it took them so long to take action.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

A new CNN poll in Pennsylvania’s critical U.S. Senate race shows Democratic state Lt. Gov. John Fetterman has 51% support among likely voters to Republican candidate Mehmet Oz’s 45%. Fetterman and Oz are battling for retiring Republican Sen. Pat Toomey’s seat. Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar has been helping Lt. Gov. Fetterman get ready for tomorrow’s debate against Oz. She joins AC360 to discuss the recent polls and says this is about “voter turnout.” Plus, Anderson Cooper remembers beloved actor and social media star Leslie Jordan, who died in a car accident in California.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The House Select Committee investigating the January 6 attack on the Capitol has sent a subpoena to former President Trump saying he “personally orchestrated and oversaw a multi-part effort to overturn the 2020 presidential election and to obstruct the peaceful transition of power.” Trump’s lawyers said they will review the subpoena and “respond as appropriate to this unprecedented action.” Former federal prosecutor Jennifer Rodgers tells Anderson Cooper what she thinks the committee’s end game is and if she thinks they’ll get any information from the former President. Plus, the Washington Post is reporting that the documents the FBI seized at Mar-a-Lago back in August contained U.S. secrets about Iran and China. Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe joins AC360 to discuss the level of sensitivity of these documents and says this material is “handled with such care and there’s a reason for that.”Guests: Jennifer Rodgers, Andrew McCabeAirdate: October 21, 2022    To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

New police transmissions obtained exclusively by CNN show Texas Department of Public Safety Capt. Joel Betancourt giving an order to stop other police officers from entering the classroom in Uvalde, Texas. The gunman sat with dead, dying and traumatized children and teachers for 77 minutes before law enforcement entered. 19 students and two teachers were murdered that day in Uvalde, Texas. CNN Crime and Justice Correspondent Shimon Prokupecz has been covering the investigation into the police response and continues to search for answers. He tells Anderson Cooper if Capt. Betancourt is responding to the new reporting. Plus, White House chief-of-staff Ron Klain joins AC360 to discuss the midterm elections and why President Biden hasn’t had a large campaign rally in more than a month with Election Day less than three weeks away.Guests: Shimon Prokupecz, Ron Klain.Airdate: October 20, 2022To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

A federal judge says that former President Trump knows his claims about voter fraud during the 2020 election were wrong but “continued to tout those numbers, both in court and to the public.” Judge David O. Carter ordered the release of the emails from John Eastman, a former Trump attorney, to House investigators and said they are “sufficiently related to and in furtherance of a conspiracy to defraud the United States.” Conservative lawyer George Conway tells Anderson Cooper why he believes this is a “smoking gun” in the Georgia investigation that’s looking at efforts by the former President and his allies to overturn the 2020 election. Plus, Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders joins AC360 to discuss the upcoming midterm elections and why he’s warning Democrats to not focus solely on the issue of abortion. Guests: George Conway, Sen. Bernie Sanders. Airdate: October 19, 2022.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

CNN has exclusively obtained a copy of Bob Woodward’s new audiobook, which includes more than eight hours of the journalist’s raw interviews with former President Trump. The conversations give an insight into the former President’s worldview, including explaining his rationale for meeting with Kim Jong Un and his relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin. CNN Special Correspondent Jamie Gangel got her hands on the recordings and tells Anderson Cooper about a recurring theme she heard in many of the interviews. Plus, midterm elections are just three weeks away and early voting has already started in some states. CNN Senior Data Reporter Harry Enten joins AC360 to discuss the latest polling and why he thinks it's "probably going to be a good year for Republicans."  Guests: Jamie Gangel, Harry Enten Airdate: October 18, 2022.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Republican Georgia Senate nominee Herschel Walker acknowledged he sent a $700 check to a woman who is alleging he paid for her abortion, but he denied it was for that purpose. Walker’s campaign has been rocked by allegations the former football star, who supports a national abortion ban without expectation, asked an ex-girlfriend to have the procedure twice and paid for it on the occasion she did. CNN Chief Political Correspondent Dana Bash tells Anderson Cooper whether she thinks Georgia voters care about Walker’s changing stories. Plus, actor William Shatner joins AC360 to discuss his new book, “Boldly Go: Reflections on a Life of Awe and Wonder.” Guests: Dana Bash, William Shatner. Airdate: October 17, 2022.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Georgia Senate candidates Herschel Walker and Sen. Raphael Warnock squared off in a contentious debate for one of the most competitive contests in the country, days before in-person early voting begins. Republican Herschel Walker’s campaign has been rocked by allegations the former football star, who supports a national abortion ban without expectation, asked an ex-girlfriend to have the procedure twice and paid for it on the occasion she did. Georgia Republican Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan recently wrote an op-ed for CNN titled “The GOP should never have bet on Herschel Walker.” He tells Anderson Cooper what he would have liked to hear the two candidates discuss. Plus, CNN has more exclusive never-before-seen video of how Congressional leaders on January 6 were frantically coordinating with then-Vice President Pence and Trump cabinet members to stop the rioters and finish certifying the election. All this footage was captured by Alexandra Pelosi, a documentary filmmaker and daughter of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, while she was filming what she thought would be a peaceful transfer of power. Tonight’s video shows Pelosi talking to the Vice President about contingency plans for continuing the work of Congress. Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe joins AC360 to discuss Pelosi’s leadership during one of the darkest days in American history. Airdate: October 14, 2022Guests: Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan, Andrew McCabe.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

New video obtained exclusively by CNN shows how Congressional leaders were forced to flee the U.S. Capitol and moved to a secure location on January 6, 2021 where they frantically coordinated with then-Vice President Pence and Trump cabinet members to stop the rioters and finish certifying the election. All this footage was captured by Alexandra Pelosi, a documentary filmmaker and daughter of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, while she was filming what she thought would be a peaceful transfer of power. Associate Editor for the Washington Post Bob Woodward and legendary journalist Carl Bernstein join AC360 to react to the never-before-seen video from one of the darkest days in American history. Plus, Democratic Rep. Jason Crow was a witness to the violence that day as he hid inside the House gallery while the mob was outside, trying to break down the doors. He tells Anderson Cooper what was going through his mind while watching the video.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

A Connecticut jury has awarded $965 million in compensatory damages to eight Sandy Hook families and one first responder who sued far-right talk show host Alex Jones for defamation. Erica Lafferty lost her mom, Dawn Hochsprung, who was the principal of Sandy Hook Elementary school and ran toward the gunman before she was shot and killed. Lafferty said this moment was “years in the making” and that she wishes she “could just call my mom and tell her about it.” Lafferty, along with three family members of other victims that died that day, join AC360 to talk about what this jury decision means for them and the memories of their loved ones. Plus, a source tells CNN a Trump employee told the FBI about being directed by the former President to move boxes out of a basement storage room to his residence at Mar-a-Lago. This came after Trump’s legal team received a subpoena for any classified documents at the Florida resort. Devlin Barrett, a National Security Reporter for the Washington Post, tells Anderson Cooper more details about the employee’s identity.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The Justice Department is urging the Supreme Court to reject former President Trump’s request that it intervene in his legal battle and allow the special master to review the classified documents seized at Mar-a-Lago. The DOJ called the records “extraordinarily sensitive” and warned if they were reviewed it could “jeopardize national security.” Former federal judge Nancy Gertner tells Anderson Cooper whether she thinks the DOJ will win this fight. Plus, Republican Sens. Rick Scott and Tom Cotton hit the campaign trail for Georgia Senate candidate Herschel Walker. Walker’s campaign has been rocked by allegations the former football star, who supports a national abortion ban without exception, asked an ex-girlfriend to have the procedure twice and paid for it on the occasion she did. Washington Post reporter Annie Linskey joins AC360 to discuss new details surrounding the alleged abortion.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Multiple cities in Ukraine, including Kyiv, were hit by a wave of missile strikes fired by Russia that killed at least 14 Ukrainians. Russian President Vladimir Putin threatened further “harsh” responses after a bridge connecting Crimea and Russia was blown up over the weekend. Ukrainians haven’t claimed responsibility. Olena Gnes is living in Kyiv with her three children while her husband is on the frontlines fighting the Russian forces. She gives AC360 an update on how her family is doing. Plus, newly obtained audio reveals that during a private meeting over the summer, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy told two police officers who defended the Capitol on January 6, 2021 and a mother of a third who died after the riot, that former President Trump was unaware of the violence happening and had no idea his supporters were carrying out the attack. This contradicts the testimony given to the House Select Committee that claimed Trump watched television for hours during the insurrection. Former DC Police Officer Michael Fanone was brutally attacked by rioters on January 6 and suffered a traumatic brain injury and later, a heart attack. He’s the one who recorded the meeting with McCarthy and details the exchange in his new book, "Hold the Line: The Insurrection and One Cop's Battle for America's Soul." He tells Anderson Cooper about how he even ended up at the Capitol that day.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The Uvalde school district has suspended its police force following CNN’s report that identified a newly hired school officer as a former state trooper who is under investigation for her response to the Robb Elementary shooting that killed 19 students and two teachers. Brett Cross is the legal guardian of Uziyah Garcia, one of the students who was murdered. He’s been protesting outside the school’s district office demanding justice. He tells Anderson Cooper how it feels to see some people finally being held accountable. Plus, Ukrainian President Zelensky is warning that Vladimir Putin is preparing Russians for possible use of nuclear weapons a day after President Biden warned that a nuclear attack by Moscow could lead to “armageddon.” Retired Gen. David Petraeus joins AC360 to discuss Biden’s comments.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The Uvalde school district fired a newly hired school officer after CNN identified her as a former Texas state trooper who is being investigated for her response to the mass shooting at Robb Elementary that left 19 children and two teachers murdered. Crimson Elizondo is one of the law enforcement officers who arrived at the school within two minutes of the gunman entering the building and opening fire. It took police officers around 77 minutes to kill the shooter while children and teachers were dying or already dead. CNN Crime and Justice Correspondent Shimon Prokupecz has been covering the mass shooting and investigations into the police’s response. He tells Anderson Cooper the reason the school district is claiming Elizondo was fired.  Plus, Georgia Republican Senate candidate Herschel Walker has doubled down on his denials that he allegedly paid for a woman’s abortion in 2009. Van Jones is a CNN Political Commentator and was a special adviser to the President during the Obama administration. He joins AC360 to discuss Walker's denials and his response to the allegations.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

CNN has exclusively learned that a former Texas state trooper who is under investigation for her actions at Robb Elementary on May 24th is now a police officer at Uvalde Elementary. She’s now being trusted with protecting some of those same students who survived the massacre that saw 19 students and two teachers murdered. Crimson Elizondo was one of the first law enforcement officers on scene when a gunman entered the school. About 77 minutes had passed between the time the first police officers arrived on scene and when the shooter was eventually killed. CNN Crime and Justice Correspondent Shimon Prokupecz has been covering the investigation and searching for answers. He tells Anderson Cooper about how the victim’s families are reacting to his new reporting. Plus, today was the first time people were allowed back onto Florida’s Sanibel Island since Hurricane Ian made landfall as a Category 4 storm. CNN National Correspondent Randi Kaye made the trip with some of them.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Former President Trump has asked the Supreme Court to intervene in the dispute over the FBI’s seizure of classified material at his Mar-a-Lago estate. Trump is asking the court to ensure the more than 100 documents marked as classified are part of the special master’s review. CNN Senior Supreme Court Analyst Joan Biskupic tells Anderson Cooper how she thinks this will play out. Plus, the death toll from Hurricane Ian has risen to at least 109 people. Ian made landfall last week in Florida as a powerful Category 4 storm. CNN National Correspondent Randi Kaye joins AC360 to discuss the timeline of evacuation orders in Lee County, which was one of the hardest hit areas and where at least 55 people have died.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The search for survivors in Florida continues after Hurricane Ian decimated coastal towns. At least 104 people have died after the Category 4 storm made landfall and Lee County officials have warned that Fort Myers residents may not see their power turned back on for another 30 days. CNN National Correspondent Randi Kaye gives AC360 an update on the search and rescue efforts in Fort Myers Beach, which was one of the hardest hit areas. Plus, Maggie Haberman is a New York Times Senior Political Correspondent and is the author of the new book, “Confidence Man.” She joins AC360 to discuss the difference between interviewing Donald Trump before he was President, while he was President and now after.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

After devastating Florida, Hurricane Ian made landfall near Georgetown, South Carolina as a Category 1 storm. At least 45 people have died in Florida as search and rescue efforts continue in the hardest hit areas. NOAA imagery shows many beach cottages on Sanibel Island completely wiped away by the intense storm surge. Sanibel’s Mayor Holly Smith tells AC360 how extensive the damage is on the island.  Plus, chef José Andrés and his team at World Central Kitchen are in Florida, helping feed those with homes left in ruins after Hurricane Ian. He joins AC360 to discuss what Floridians need the most right now.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Hurricane Ian regained strength and intensified into a Category 1 storm and is heading straight toward Charleston, South Carolina. At least 15 people have died as search and rescue efforts continue in the worst-hit areas in Florida. Fort Myers Fire Chief Tracy McMillion joins AC360 to give an update on how his city is doing and how many rescues his department has done. Plus, Sanibel is an island off the coast of Fort Myers and three sections of the causeway were washed away, cutting if off from the mainland. Gov. Ron DeSantis said the area was hit with a “Biblican storm surge.” Sanibel Mayor Holly Smith tells AC360 how many people she thinks stayed on the island. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Hurricane Ian made landfall near Cayo Costa, Florida as a powerful Category 4 storm, bringing “catastrophic storm surge, winds and flooding” to the southwestern coast. Storm Chaser Logan Parham tells Anderson Cooper about the intense wind and rain he experienced in Venice, Florida. Plus, Thomas Podgorny is trapped in his home in Fort Myers. He joins AC360 to describe the flooding in his home and why he’s so worried about his neighbors.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Hurricane Ian is expected to bring “life-threatening storm surge,” damaging winds and dangerous flooding to Florida over the next few days. The Category 3 storm’s track shifted south and officials in Florida are urging residents to evacuate. CNN Meteorologist Jennifer Gray joins AC360 to give the latest update on when Hurricane Ian should be making landfall and when Floridians on the west coast should start feeling tropical storm force winds. Plus, Americans Alexander John-Robert Drueke and Andy Tai Ngoc Huynh went to Ukraine to help fight against the Russians and were captured by Russian-backed forces in June. Both were freed last week after a prisoner swap was brokered by Saudi Arabia. Alex, along with his mother, Bunny Drueke, join AC360 for an exclusive interview to discuss his decision to fight in Ukraine, his capture and his reunion with his family.  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Hurricane Ian has strengthened to a Category 2 storm as it barrels toward Florida with a meteorologist at the National Weather Service saying it could be “something we haven’t seen in our lifetime.” The current forecast track has Ian heading toward the Tampa Bay region and officials are saying the area could see 10 to 15 inches of rain. CNN Meteorologist Tom Sater joins AC360 to give the latest on the storm’s track and how dangerous the storm surge could be. Plus, a NASA spacecraft has successfully slammed into an asteroid called Dimorphos in hopes of changing the asteroid’s speed and path in space, a first test of a way of literally saving planet earth from extinction. Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson tells AC360 what NASA will do to determine if they successfully changed the asteroid’s direction.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Sources exclusively tell CNN that former President Trump’s attorneys are fighting a secret court battle to block a federal grand jury from gathering information about his efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election. Former White House adviser and lawyer Eric Herschmann was subpoenaed by the grand jury but his testimony was postponed after Trump’s lawyers asked a judge to recognize the former President’s privilege claims and the right to confidentiality. CNN Senior Legal Analyst and former federal prosecutor Elie Honig tells Anderson Cooper why he thinks the Trump team would want to block Herschmann’s testimony. Plus, CNN Meteorologist Jennifer Gray joins AC360 to give the latest update on Tropical Depression 9, a storm that’s forecasted to be a category 3 hurricane and is heading straight toward Florida. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Former President Trump claimed that “if you’re the President of the United States you can declassify just by saying it’s declassified” and “even by thinking about it.” CNN Legal Analyst Norm Eisen explains the process of declassifying documents to Anderson Cooper and says “even a President has to submit to the law.” Plus, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi withdrew from a long-planned interview with CNN’s Chief International Anchor Christiane Amanpour after she “politely declined” a last-minute demand to wear a head scarf. Amanpour has interviewed every Iranian president since 1995. She explains to Anderson Cooper why she would never cover her head to conduct an interview with an Iranian official outside the country where it’s not required. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

New York Attorney General Letitia James filed a lawsuit against former President Trump, three of his adult children and the Trump Organization, accusing them of fraud touching all aspects of the Trump business, including its properties and golf courses. David Cay Johnston is an investigative reporter and the author of “The Big Cheat: How Donald Trump Fleeced America and Enriched Himself and His Family.” He tells Anderson Cooper the accusation “lines up perfectly” with the former President’s actions throughout his life. Plus, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced an immediate “partial mobilization” of the country’s citizens, a move a White House official says was “expected” and a sign that Putin is “struggling.” Thomas Friedman is a foreign affairs columnist for the New York Times. He joins AC360 to discuss Russia’s escalation and what he thinks Putin’s end game is.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The special master overseeing the FBI’s seizure of documents from Mar-a-Lago questioned former President Trump’s claims that the documents were declassified. Judge Raymond Dearie told Trump’s lawyers that if they don’t make a case that the evidence was declassified, he would determine they’re classified. CNN National Security and Legal Analyst Carrie Cordero tells Anderson Cooper what she makes of the Trump team’s refusal to go on the record in front of the special master with its claims about the classification status of those documents. Plus, CNN International Security Editor Nick Paton Walsh joins AC360 from Kramatorsk, Ukraine to give an update on the ongoing battle between Ukrainian and Russian forces.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral took place in London at Westminster Abbey and was followed by a procession to Windsor where she was laid to rest at the King George VI Memorial Chapel. She was buried with her late husband, The Duke of Edinburgh and alongside her father King George VI, mother Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother and sister Princess Margaret. CNN Royal Historian Kate Williams joins Anderson Cooper from Windsor to discuss the outpouring of emotion she’s seen for the monarchy and since the Queen passed away. Plus, Hurricane Fiona is now a category 2 storm after pummeling Puerto Rico with catastrophic rainfall. CNN Correspondent Leyla Santiago is in San Juan and gives Anderson Cooper an update on the flooding and power outages on the island. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is vowing to use “every penny” of the $12 million his state budgeted to relocate migrants to other states saying “these are just the beginning efforts.” Officials say the migrants DeSantis sent to Martha’s Vineyard from Texas are now at a military base on Cape Cod to receive shelter and humanitarian support. Deval Patrick is a former Democratic governor of Massachusetts. He tells Anderson Cooper “it’s wrong” to treat human beings as props in a political stunt. Plus, CNN Chief Law Enforcement and Intelligence Analyst John Miller joins AC360 to discuss the safety concerns around Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral, an event the London Metropolitan Police are calling the “largest single policing event” they’ve ever handled.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis admitted to sending two planes carrying migrants to Martha’s Vineyard while Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said his state intentionally sent two buses of migrants to the Vice President’s home in Washington, DC. The White House called the acts a “cruel, premeditated political stunt.” It’s the latest in a series of moves by Republicans governors to send migrants to liberal areas of the country to protest the lack of southern border security. Former Congressman Charlie Crist is the Democratic candidate for governor in Florida, running against DeSantis. He previously ran the state as a Republican governor. He joins AC360 to react to what is happening to these migrants. Plus, CNN Anchor and Correspondent Richard Quest was able to pay his respects to Queen Elizabeth in Westminster Hall where her body is lying in state until her funeral Monday. The line to see the late monarch’s body stretches nearly five miles along the south bank of the River Thames. He tells AC360 about his experience saying goodbye to Her Majesty.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Queen Elizabeth II is now lying in state at Westminster Hall after her coffin made the journey from Buckingham Palace with a procession that included King Charles II, his siblings Andrew, Edward and Anne and his sons, Prince William and Harry. Members of the public can view Her Majesty until her funeral Monday. Robert Hardman is a columnist for the Daily Mail and the author of “Queen of Our Times: The Life of Queen Elizabeth II.” He tells Anderson Cooper he thinks it was very important to see Prince William and Harry walking side by side to honor their grandmother. Plus, CNN Royal Historian Kate Williams joins AC360 to look at the relationship between the brothers through the years.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Queen Elizabeth II’s family received her coffin as it arrived at Buckingham Palace where it will rest in the Bow Room overnight. It’ll be moved to Westminster Hall tomorrow where she’ll lie in state until her funeral on Monday, September 19. Her only daughter, Princess Anne, accompanied her on her final flight saying it was “an honour and privilege” to accompany her mother on her final journey. John Bridcut is an English documentary filmmaker and the director and producer of “Elizabeth at 90: A Family Tribute.” He tells Anderson Cooper what he thinks of the outpouring of people remembering Her Majesty and what the new era of the royal family looks like. Plus, CNN Royal Correspondent Max Foster gives AC360 a look at Prince William’s new role as first in line to the throne and what responsibilities come with it.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukrainian forces have recaptured more than 2,300 square miles in the east and south of the country. A senior U.S. military official says the Russians have “largely ceded their gains to the Ukrainians” in the Kharkiv region. CNN Senior International Correspondent Sam Kiley is on the ground near Kharkiv and is visiting one of the liberated villages. He gives AC360 an update on what he’s been hearing on the ground. Plus, the Justice Department has subpoenaed more than 30 people in former President Trump’s orbit in its January 6 investigation. Conservative lawyer George Conway tells AC360 what he thinks the subpoenas could signal about the DOJ probe.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

In his first address since Queen Elizabeth’s passing, King Charles III honored his mother’s “life well lived” and renewed her “promise of lifelong service.” Robert Hardman is the author of the "Queen of Our Times: The Life of Queen Elizabeth II." He tells Anderson Cooper what he expects to see from King Charles in the coming days and weeks.  Plus, CNN Senior International Correspondent Matthew Chance joins AC360 from Buckingham Palace where he’s been talking to people as they mourn Queen Elizabeth but also as they react to a new era for the royal family.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II has died at the age of 96, bringing a close to her reign that spanned seven decades. Her eldest son, Charles, immediately became King of the United Kingdom. CNN Royal Historian Kate Williams joins AC360 to discuss the life and legacy of Her Majesty. Plus, author and playwright Bonnie Greer tells Anderson Cooper why she thinks Queen Elizabeth was so loved by people from around the world.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Former President Trump says the Washington Post’s reporting that FBI agents found material on foreign nation’s nuclear capabilities at his Mar-a-Lago residence is a “hoax.” The Post reports that some documents were so sensitive that they were kept under lock and key. Retired Lt. Gen. James Clapper is the former Director of National Intelligence. He explains to AC360 the possible national security risk for the U.S. if an adversary did gain access to the documents. Plus, former President Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama returned to the White House for the first joint visit to unveil their official portraits. David Axelrod is a former senior adviser to President Obama and was at the ceremony today. He joins AC360 to discuss the evolving relationship between Biden and Obama. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Anderson Cooper takes us on a deeply personal exploration of loss and grief. He starts recording while packing up the apartment of his late mother Gloria Vanderbilt. Going through her journals and keepsakes, as well as things left behind by his father and brother, Cooper begins a series of emotional and moving conversations about the people we lose, the things they leave behind, and how to live on - with loss, with laughter, and with love.  The first episode will launch on September 14th. To get new episodes automatically downloaded to your device, just follow All There Is with Anderson Cooper on Apple podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The Washington Post is reporting that FBI agents found material on foreign nation’s nuclear capabilities at former President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence. Washington Post reporter Devlin Barrett joins AC360 to discuss what he’s learned about the search on August 8th and what law enforcement found. Plus, newly obtained surveillance video shows a Republican county official in Georgia, who is currently under criminal investigation for posing as a fake elector in 2020, leading two operatives working with an attorney for former President Trump into the county election offices on the same day a voting system was breached. Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson has shared information with the January 6 House Select Committee, as well as Attorney General Merrick Garland, to aid in the investigation of whether pro-Trump operatives got access to voting machines in Antrim County, Michigan as part of a coordinated plot overseen by the former President's legal team. She tells Anderson Cooper she thinks the video “underscores both the severity of the attempts to intervene with our elections and also the coordination of it.”To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

A federal judge approved former President Trump’s request to appoint a special master to review all the evidence the FBI seized last month from his Mar-a-Lago resort. Former federal judge Nancy Gertner walks AC360 through what she thinks the process and timing of appointing a special master will look like. Plus, CNN National Correspondent Gary Tuchman gives AC360 an update on the search for Liza Fletcher, the 34-year-old mother of two who was last seen jogging in Memphis, Tennessee Friday morning. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

President Biden warned about former President Trump’s influence on “MAGA Republicans” during his speech Thursday night suggesting the future of American democracy was at risk.  The speech also highlighted a shift in his tone just weeks before the midterms. Biden has ramped up his criticism of the former president and his followers.  But the White House insists his message was not political. CNN political analyst and journalist Carl Bernstein joins AC360 to give his take on Biden’s speech.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

President Joe Biden delivered a sober assessment of American democracy during a rare prime-time address in Philadelphia on Thursday, warning that Donald Trump and his closest political allies are threatening to take the country backwards.  Perspective from CNN Senior Law Enforcement Analyst and former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe, CNN National Politics Reporter Eva McKend, CNN Chief White House Correspondent Kaitlan Collins and CNN Contributor Evan Osnos. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Former President Donald Trump has formally responded in court to the Justice Department’s filing on Tuesday night, which revealed new details about the Mar-a-Lago investigation. Trump’s lawyers argued in their court filing Wednesday night that the National Archives should have expected to find classified material among the 15 boxes Trump turned over in January because they were presidential records. They also argue the Justice Department “significantly mischaracterized” a June 3 visit by DOJ and FBI officials at Mar-a-Lago. And there are other claims in the court filing. Perspective from CNN’s Kaitlan Collins, Josh Campbell, Sara Murray and CNN Senior Law Enforcement Analyst and former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe and Shan Wu, who is a defense attorney and former federal prosecutor. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Mikhail Gorbachev, the last leader of the former Soviet Union from 1985 until 1991, has died at the age of 91. Gorbachev died after a long illness, Russian state news agencies reported. The man credited with introducing key political and economic reforms to the USSR and helping to end the Cold War had been in failing health for some time. CNN National Security Analyst Steve Hall, who once served as Chief of Russia operations at the CIA, and former CNN Moscow Bureau Chief Jill Dougherty join AC360 to discuss Gorbachev’s legacy. Also, in an exclusive report, CNN Senior Investigative Correspondent Drew Griffin looks at how a device that can turn a semi-automatic weapon into a machine gun in moments is wreaking havoc on American streets.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The intelligence community has been working with the FBI since mid-May to examine some of the classified documents taken from Mar-a-Lago in order to determine their level of classification, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter. CNN Senior Law Enforcement Analyst and former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe gives his perspective on the latest developments. And insight from ESPN tennis analyst and former professional tennis player Patrick McEnroe on what could likely be tennis great Serena Williams’ last U.S. Open.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The FBI told a judge that there was "probable cause to believe" that classified national security materials were improperly taken to "unauthorized" locations at Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort, and that a search would also likely find "evidence of obstruction," according to a redacted version of the search warrant affidavit released Friday. CNN National Security Analyst and Former Director of National Intelligence, James Clapper, gives his perspective to the what this all means. And CNN Senior Political Commentator and former Obama Senior Advisor, David Axelrod, weighs in with how the Obama White House may have handled classified documents.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

A federal judge ruled for the Department of Justice to release a redacted version of the Mar-a-Lago search warrant affidavit, which lays out why investigators believe there was probable cause that crimes were committed. Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe tells Anderson Cooper what he expects to be revealed in the redacted affidavit. Plus, former Fox News Political Editor Chris Stirewalt joins AC360 to discuss his new book “Broken News” and where he sees the Republican party heading in 2024.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Ukraine’s Independence Day was darkened by an attack on a train station that killed at least 22 people. It’s been six months since the Russians invaded the country. Olena Gnes lives in Kyiv with her three children and her husband has been fighting on the front lines since the beginning of the invasion. She gives AC360 an update on how she’s doing and says “I’m still confident that Ukraine will win.” Plus, the school board in Uvalde, Texas voted unanimously to fire school Police Chief Pete Arredondo, three months after a gunman killed 19 children and two teachers at Robb Elementary School. CNN Crime and Justice Correspondent Shimon Prokupecz tells Anderson Cooper how family members are reacting about the firing.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

In a newly released letter, the National Archives told former President Trump’s legal team in May that it was sharing hundreds of pages of classified material with the intelligence community that had been retrieved back in January. They wanted an assessment to be done on potential damage about how the more than 100 documents, including more than 700 pages, had been handled. CNN Senior Legal Analyst Elie Honig joins AC360 to discuss how big of a deal this letter is and why it’s important. Plus, CNN projects former Republican Gov. Charlie Crist will win the Democratic nomination for Florida governor and will face off against incumbent Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis in November. CNN Political Director David Chalian tells Anderson Cooper he thinks Crist will have an “uphill battle” against Gov. DeSantis. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Former President Trump’s legal team asked a federal judge to appoint a “special master”—a third party attorney— to go through evidence that was found in the FBI’s search of Mar-a-Lago and make sure any of his private documents are returned. The Justice Department says the search warrant was properly authorized and they believe the evidence it collected at Mar-a-Lago will support its criminal investigation into the mishandling of federal records. Former federal judge Nancy Gertner tells Anderson Cooper how unusual a request for a special master is, especially when two weeks have gone by. Plus, drought-parched Dallas got a summer’s worth of rain in just one day forcing dozens to be rescued. CNN Senior National Correspondent Ed Lavandera gives AC360 an update from Texas.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

White House officials are telling CNN they have “deep concern” about the documents found at former President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort. Some documents were found in a basement-level storage facility at Trump’s Florida home and officials worry the information they contain could put the sources and methods of the U.S. intelligence community at risk. Tom Blanton is the director at the National Security Archive at George Washington University. He joins AC360 to discuss how dangerous it was to have these documents in a storeroom without a padlock on it. Plus, with midterm elections around the corner, vulnerable Republicans are being told to not be distracted by the former President while on the campaign trail with one saying “I don’t say his name, ever.” CNN Senior Political Commentator David Axelrod tells Anderson Cooper whether he thinks that strategy will work for these candidates in November. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

A judge unsealed several court documents related to the FBI’s search of former President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort and set in motion the possible public release of a heavily redacted version of the affidavit. Former federal judge Nancy Gertner joins AC360 to discuss the judge’s decision and says it’s “very surprising.” Plus, the former President and his allies have claimed there was a “standing order” to declassify documents he took from the Oval Office to the White House residence but CNN spoke to 18 former Trump administration officials who said they never heard of that policy. One senior administration official called it “bullsh*t.” Former Trump National Security Adviser John Bolton was one of the 18 officials CNN spoke with. He explains to Anderson Cooper if the “standing order” existed, it’d make “no sense whatsoever.” To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

CNN has learned that former President Trump is considering releasing the surveillance video of the FBI’s search of his Mar-a-Lago residence. One person close to Trump said it’s not a matter of if the former President releases the video but a matter of when. Others in his inner circle have warned of potential risks. Former Deputy FBI Director Andrew McCabe tells Anderson Cooper how he thinks the FBI would react if the footage is released. Plus, Rudy Giuliani testified in front of a Fulton County grand jury just days after prosecutors told him he was a target in their Georgia 2020 presidential election investigation. Elliot Williams is a former federal prosecutor and a former deputy assistant attorney general. He joins AC360 to discuss what kind of charges prosecutors could be considering.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Aides of Republican Rep. Liz Cheney say she intends to make the case that she is at “the beginning of the battle” against former President Trump when she speaks to her supporters tonight. The aides also say she’s planning to call on both parties to join her fight to protect democracy and the rule of law in America. Cheney is facing Trump-backed attorney Harriet Hageman and three other candidates in the GOP primary for Wyoming’s lone House seat. CNN Chief National Correspondent John King gives AC360 the latest on Cheney’s uphill battle to keep her seat. Plus, the FBI interviewed former White House Counsel Pat Cipollone and his former deputy Patrick Philbin earlier this year as part of the investigation into the documents found at the former President’s Mar-a-Lago resort. Nick Akerman is a former assistant special Watergate prosecutor and a former assistant U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York. He tells Anderson Cooper whether he thinks executive privilege would apply during the interviews with Cipollone and Philbin.  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Rudy Giuliani has been told by prosecutors that he is a target in the Georgia 2020 presidential election probe. A grand jury is investigating whether former President Trump and his allies violated the law in their efforts to overturn the 2020 election results in Georgia. Conservative lawyer George Conway tells Anderson Cooper he thinks Giuliani is in “deep trouble.” Plus, Republican Rep. Liz Cheney is facing a tough primary contest in Wyoming after she voted to impeach the former President following the January 6 attack on the Capitol. CNN Chief National Affairs Correspondent Jeff Zeleny joins AC360 from Jackson, Wyoming after talking with voters.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

A judge unsealed the Mar-a-Lago search warrant which revealed the Justice Department took eleven sets of classified documents from former President Trump’s Florida home. The warrant also identified three possible federal crimes as reasons for the search. Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe tells Anderson Cooper if he thinks there was a national security risk having these documents stored at Trump’s home. Plus, former Vice President Al Gore joins AC360 to discuss the passing of the Inflation Reduction Act and what that means for the climate crisis.Airdate: August 12, 2022Guests: Andrew McCabe, Al Gore.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Attorney General Merrick Garland revealed that the Justice Department filed a court request to unseal the Mar-a-Lago search warrant and property receipt. This was the first public statement since federal agents searched former President Trump’s home. Garland said he “personally approved the decision to seek a search warrant in this matter.” Former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales tells Anderson Cooper whether he agrees with Garland’s decision to speak publicly. Plus, January 6 House Select Committee member Rep. Zoe Lofgren joins AC360 to discuss if anyone from the Trump administration is cooperating with their investigation.Airdate: August 11, 2022Guests: Alberto Gonzalez, Rep. Zoe Lofgren.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

CNN has learned that some DOJ officials feel that the department should give a public statement about the search of Mar-a-Lago, former President Trump’s resort and home. Conservative lawyer George Conway tells AC360 he doesn’t think they need to say anything more than what “their procedures are and what their processes are generally for the issuance of search warrants.” Plus, Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders joins AC360 to discuss the passing of the Inflation Reduction Act and why he ultimately decided to support it.Airdate: August 10, 2022Guests: George Conway, Sen. Bernie Sanders.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

CNN has learned the FBI search of Mar-a-Lago came after authorities believe that the former President or his team failed to return all the documents and other materials that were government property. Former federal judge Nancy Gertner reviewed search warrants as part of her duties while on the federal bench. She walks Anderson Cooper through the standard that needs to be met in order to sign off on a search warrant like this one. Plus, over the weekend the Senate passed the Inflation Reduction Act, a $750 billion health care, tax and climate bill. The Democrat-controlled House is expected to pass the legislation on Friday then it’ll be sent to President Biden’s desk to be signed into law. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer joins AC360 to discuss which parts of the bill Americans will notice most.Airdate: August 9, 2022Guests: Elliot Williams, Sen. Chuck Schumer.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The FBI executed a search warrant at former President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida. Sources tell CNN the agents focused on the former President’s offices and personal quarters. Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe tells AC360 how big of a deal this is. Plus, CNN National Correspondent Randi Kaye brings AC360 a live report from near Mar-a-Lago. Guests: Andrew McCabe, Randi Kaye. Airdate: August 8, 2022To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

A jury decided that ring-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones should pay the parents of a Sandy Hook victim $45.2 million in punitive damages, a day after the jury awarded the parents $4.1 in compensatory damages. Plaintiffs Scarlett Lewis and Neil Heslin lost their son Jesse in the 2012 school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut where 20 children and six adults were killed. They were seeking $150 million. CNN Senior Investigation Correspondent Drew Griffin joins AC360 to break down the jury’s decision. Plus, Senate Democrats are planning to begin debate on the economic bill after Democratic Sen. Kyrsten Sinema said she would “move forward” on the package. Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar tells AC360 what’s in the bill for Americans who may be skeptical. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

A jury found that right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones caused parents of a Sandy Hook victim a little more than $4 million in compensatory damages, far less than the $150 million they were asking for. Scarlett Lewis and Neil Haslin lost their son Jesse Lewis in the 2012 shooting that killed 20 children and six adults. Elizabeth Williamson of the New York Times is the author of “Sandy Hook: An American Tragedy and the Battle for Truth” and has been in court for the trial. She tells AC360 what the mood was like in the courtroom when the verdict was read. Plus, CNN Chief National Affairs Analyst Kasie Hunt joins AC360 after sitting down with Republican Rep. Liz Cheney for an exclusive interview. She talks to the vice chair of the January 6 House Select Committee about whether she thinks the former President should face criminal charges for his role in the insurrection.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

President Biden signed an executive order aimed at safeguarding abortion just a day after CNN projected that voters in Kansas decided to reject a proposed amendment and keep the right to an abortion in their state’s constitution. Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren tells Anderson Cooper what the Kansas outcome says about where the issue is headed in the midterms and beyond. Plus, Neil Heslin and Scarlett Lewis lost their son Jesse in the 2012 Sandy Hook shooting and won a default judgment against right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones earlier this year. They are asking the jury to award them $150 million in damages. CNN Senior Investigative Correspondent Drew Griffin joins AC360 with the latest from court and why the cross-examination by the parents’ attorney caught Jones off guard.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Voters in five states—Arizona, Michigan, Missouri, Washington and Kansas—head to the polls with less than 100 days until the November general election. Some 2020 election deniers are on the ballot in two swing states. CNN Chief National Correspondent John King joins AC360 to break down the key races. Plus, CNN has learned that January 6 text messages were wiped from phones of key Trump Pentagon officials. Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe tells Anderson Cooper that “in the absolute least case” this is a “complete and total failure to abide by and live up to the responsibilities under the Federal Records Act.”To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The United States killed al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri in a drone strike. President Biden confirmed his death and warned others saying, “if you are a threat to our people, the United States will find you and take you out.” CNN Chief International Correspondent Clarissa Ward joins AC360 to discuss Zawahiri’s killing and the future of al Qaeda. Plus, the Kentucky flooding death toll has risen to 37 as hundreds remain unaccounted for. Nathan Day tells Anderson Cooper how he helped rescue nine of his neighbors, including five children, as flood waters rushed into their homes.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Former acting White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney testified in front of the House Select Committee investigating the January 6 attack on the Capitol. Mulvaney told CNN he was asked about tweets and texts he sent on the day of the insurrection and his involvement in Trump’s campaign. Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger is a member of the committee and tells Anderson Cooper the American people “deserve answers” and they “deserve transparency.” Plus, CNN Senior Correspondent Joe Johns gives AC360 an update on the devastating floods in Kentucky that have killed at least 16 people.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The House Select Committee investigating the January 6 attack on the Capitol is zeroing in on members of former President Trump’s Cabinet and wants to learn more about the conversations around possibly invoking the 25th amendment. The panel recently interviewed former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin. Democratic Rep. Zoe Lofgren is a member of the committee and tells Anderson Cooper how cooperative these latest witnesses have been. Plus, at least eight people are dead in eastern Kentucky after heavy overnight rains caused devastating, widespread flooding. CNN Senior Correspondent Joe Johns is in Kentucky and joins AC360 to give an update on the recovery efforts. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Former Trump White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson is cooperating with the Justice Department’s criminal investigation into the January 6 attack on the Capitol and the efforts to interfere with the 2020 presidential election. Laurence Tribe is a Harvard Law School professor and the co-author of "To End a Presidency: The Power of Impeachment." He joins AC360 to discuss the scope and focus of the federal investigation. Plus, CNN has exclusively learned that the Biden administration has offered to exchange a convicted Russian arms trafficker serving a 25-year U.S. prison sentence for the release of Americans Paul Whelan and WNBA star Brittney Griner. Abby Phillip interviewed Griner’s wife back in June and tells Anderson Cooper how her family is reacting to the trial and the news of the proposed swap.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Attorney General Merrick Garland isn’t ruling out charging former President Trump and others for their role in the January 6 attack on the Capitol or for attempting to interfere in the presidential election. Mick Mulvaney is the former acting chief of staff for President Trump. He joins AC360 to discuss Garland’s comments. Plus, in Trump’s first trip back to Washington, DC since leaving office he outlined a harsh criminal justice agenda for the Republican Party saying the country needs to give the police “the respect that they deserve.” Former DC Police Officer Michael Fanone was brutally attacked by rioters on January 6 outside the Capitol and suffered a traumatic brain injury and later, a heart attack. He tells Anderson Cooper that he thinks the former president is the “least credible person in our history to deliver any remarks purporting himself to be pro-police.”To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

A source tells CNN former Vice President Pence’s Chief of Staff Marc Short testified last week in front of a federal grand jury investigating the January 6 attack on the Capitol. Former federal prosecutor and CNN Chief Legal Analyst Jeffrey Toobin tells Anderson Cooper why Short testifying is a “big deal.” Plus, after a weekend filled with extreme, record breaking heat in the Northeast, CNN Correspondent Gary Tuchman brings AC360 to the hottest place on Earth: Death Valley, California to see what life is like when summer temperatures often top 120° F.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

A federal jury reached a unanimous guilty verdict on the two contempt of Congress charges in the case against Steve Bannon, a former aide to President Trump. CNN Chief Legal Analyst Jeffrey Toobin and CNN Senior Investigative Correspondent Drew Griffin discuss the verdict and what it could mean for getting cooperation from future January 6 committee hearing witnesses. Plus, the committee held their eighth hearing which revealed audio exchanges between former Vice President Pence’s secret service detail during the assault on the Capitol, and testimony from advisors to the President about what he was and was not doing while the violence was unfolding. CNN Senior Law Enforcement Analyst and former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe, CNN Contributor and former Nixon White House Counsel John Dean and CNN's Abby Phillip discuss whether or not the hearing strengthened a potential criminal case against the former president.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

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The House Select Committee investigating the January 6 attack is preparing a primetime finale, with a focus on the 187 minutes during which former President Trump “refused to act to defend the Capitol as a violent mob stormed the Capitol," according to committee aides. Maryland Democratic Congressman and House Select Committee member Jamie Raskin tells Anderson Cooper about snippets of video he says they will play from Trump speaking on January 7. Congressman Raskin also raised the possibility that there may be more hearings later on because “new material and new evidence is surfacing all the time.”Plus, the Justice Department rests its contempt of Congress case against Steve Bannon, a former aide to President Trump. CNN Political Correspondent Sara Murray reports from court. Plus, CNN Chief Legal Analyst Jeffrey Toobin and journalist Joshua Green discuss the latest developments.Airdate: July 20, 2022Guests: Rep. Jamie Raskin, Sara Murray, Jeffrey Toobin, Joshua Green.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Long-time Trump ally Steve Bannon is on trial on contempt of Congress charges for failing to comply with subpoenas from the House committee investigating the January 6 insurrection. Anderson talks about the case with CNN Contributor and former Watergate star witness John Dean, who served as White House Counsel in the Nixon Administration, and CNN senior political correspondent Abby Phillip. Also, heat alerts cover more than 20 states today and tomorrow across the Southern Plains and parts of the Northeast, and temperatures will soar above the century mark for 60 million people over the next week. All while a similar heat wave is bringing record temperatures to Western Europe. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Just one day after a Texas House investigative committee released a preliminary report outlining a series of failures by multiple law enforcement agencies in their response at the scene, the school board is holding a meeting in Uvalde, Texas where angry families and community members are asking for accountability. Plus, more video from inside Robb Elementary School, unseen until now, reveals footage from Uvalde Police Officer Justin Mendoza’s body camera. CNN’s Crime and Justice Correspondent Shimon Prokupecz continues to push officials for answers about what happened almost 2 months later.  Also, Parents of the children killed are continuing to speak out. Angel Garza’s stepdaughter Amerie Jo Garza was just 10-years-old when she was murdered inside her classroom. Garza tells Anderson Cooper “It makes no sense that there are still things unanswered about this.” He adds, “our kids can’t rest in peace, all this arguing, and bickering and lying to our face. It doesn't help our situation at all.”To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The Department of Homeland Security inspector general briefed the House Select Committee investigating the January 6 attack on the Capitol about the Secret Service erasing text messages from the day of the insurrection and the day before. Democratic Rep. Zoe Lofgren is a member of the committee. She tells Anderson Cooper if the explanation of the missing texts makes any more sense after the meeting. Plus, conservative attorney George Conway joins AC360 to discuss the possibility of Trump running for President again in 2024 and what will happen if he announces before midterms. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

A source tells CNN that a Washington, DC police officer who was in the motorcade with former President Trump on January 6 has corroborated to the House Select Committee investigating the insurrection, the details of the heated exchange between the former President and his Secret Service detail when he was told he couldn’t go to the Capitol. Cassidy Hutchinson first bought up the alleged incident during her testimony in front of the committee. CNN Congressional Correspondent Ryan Nobles tells Anderson Cooper whether or not the panel is trying to get Secret Service agents who were in the motorcade to testify under oath. Plus, disgraced South Carolina lawyer Alex Murdaugh was indicted for the 2021 murders of his wife and son. CNN National Correspondent Randi Kaye gives AC360 an update on the mysterious murders and if Murdaugh has responded to the indictment.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

A January 6 committee member tells CNN that next week’s hearing will focus on former President Trump’s behavior and actions inside the White House while the insurrection was happening at the Capitol. Denver Riggleman is a former Republican U.S. Representative and was a Senior Technical Adviser to the House Select Committee. He tells Anderson Cooper how much he thinks former White House Counsel Pat Cipollone’s testimony bolsters the evidence that the committee has about Trump’s actions or inactions on January 6. Plus, President Biden says tackling inflation is his “top priority” after a new government data shows consumer prices surged by 9.1% in June year-over-year to the highest level in more than 40 years. CNN Senior Data Reporter Harry Enten joins AC360 to discuss how inflation is affecting the President’s job approval rating.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

During its seventh public hearing, the House Select Committee investigating the January 6 attack on the Capitol focused on the connection between former President Trump and extremist groups as the violent mob came together. Former Oath Keepers spokesperson Jason Van Tatenhove testified that Trump could try to “whip up a civil war” if he’s elected again. Van Tatenhove tells Anderson Cooper why he says “all bets are off” if the former President finds his way back into the White House. Plus, the Austin American-Statesman newspaper released parts of the surveillance video from the shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas that resulted in the murders of 19 children and two teachers. It took officers 77 minutes until they finally entered the classroom and killed the shooter. CNN Crime and Justice Correspondent Shimon Prokupecz joins AC360 to discuss the reaction from the Uvalde community after seeing the video.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Tuesday’s January 6 House Select committee hearing is expected to focus on extremist groups like the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers and their ties to Donald Trump associates, including Roger Stone and Michael Flynn. Democratic Rep. Stephanie Murphy is a member of the committee and will be leading the questioning during tomorrow’s hearing. She joins AC360 to discuss what the American people could learn tomorrow.  Plus, CNN Crime and Justice Correspondent Shimon Prokupecz sat down with mothers of several of the children and one child who survived the tragic massacre in Uvalde, Texas that left 19 students and two teachers dead. He tells Anderson Cooper about the awful reality these families are facing as they continue to demand answers about the failed police response that could have saved lives.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Former Trump White House counsel Pat Cipollone finished his closed-door interview with the House Select Committee investigating the January 6 attack on the Capitol after nearly eight hours. One member of the panel told CNN Cipollone “did not contradict” other testimony. CNN Congressional Correspondent Ryan Nobles tells Anderson Cooper if the committee learned anything new from the former White House counsel’s interview. Plus, former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe died after being shot while giving a campaign speech in central Japan. Tobias Harris is the author of “The Iconoclast: Shinzo Abe and the New Japan.” He joins AC360 to discuss Abe’s legacy in Japanese politics. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

A family spokesperson says 8-year-old Cooper Roberts is in critical but stable condition after he was shot in the chest and suffered a severed spinal cord during the Highland Park mass shooting on July 4. At least seven people have died and dozens more were wounded. Katie Goldstein, a loving mother and wife, was murdered while at the Independence Day parade with her daughter. Her husband Craig Goldstein tells Anderson Cooper the kind of mom, partner and person his wife was and said she “always had a smile on her face” because “that’s what was in her heart.” Plus, two-time U.S. Olympic basketball gold medalist Brittney Griner pleaded guilty to drug charges in a Russian court. The U.S. State Department has classified the WNBA star as wrongfully detained as she faces up to 10 years in prison. CNN’s Abby Phillip recently sat down with Griner’s wife, Cherelle Griner, the night before the trial began. Abby joins AC360 to give details about Griner’s decision to plead guilty and what will happen next in her trial.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Law enforcement officials say the gunman who killed seven people and injured dozens more at a July 4 parade in Highland Park, Illinois considered carrying out another attack in Madison, Wisconsin. He will remain in jail without bond after prosecutors say he admitted to investigators he fired into the crowd Monday morning. Greg and Dana Ring were at the Independence Day celebration when the gunfire erupted and came across a toddler, Aiden McCarthy, as they were trying to find a safe place. They helped reunite him with his grandparents and it was later revealed the two-year-old’s parents had tragically died. The Rings join AC360 to describe the chaotic scene and how they helped find Aiden’s family. Plus, former Trump White House Counsel Pat Cipollone has reached a deal to give a transcribed interview to January 6 committee. Former Nixon White House Counsel John Dean tells Anderson Cooper what he thinks are the most important questions Cipollone needs to answer.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The alleged gunman in the July 4 mass shooting in Highland Park, Illinois is charged with seven counts of first-degree murder. Police say the suspect used a “high-powered rifle” in the shooting that left at least seven dead and dozens injured. Alexander Sandoval was at the Independence Day parade with his son, younger brother, girlfriend and her daughter when they heard the gunfire. He tells Anderson Cooper how he put his son and brother in a dumpster to keep them safe while he went back to find the rest of his family. Plus, the House select committee investigating the January 6 attack on the Capitol has announced their seventh hearing for July 12. Democratic Rep. Zoe Lofgren is a member of the committee. She joins AC360 to discuss the investigation and whether or not the panel could make multiple criminal referrals to the Department of Justice.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

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Two-time U.S. Olympic basketball gold medalist Brittney Griner went on trial at a court near Moscow on Friday, on drug smuggling charges which can be punishable by up to 10 years in prison. The U.S. says she’s being wrongfully detained. Griner, 31, a star with the Phoenix Mercury who plays in Russia during the WNBA's off-season, was arrested February 17th at a Moscow airport, a week before Russia invaded Ukraine. In a CNN Exclusive, Abby Phillip speaks with Griner’s wife. And Harvard law professor Laurence Tribe talks about new reporting on potential witness tampering in the January 6th investigation. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Sources tell CNN that Cassidy Hutchinson told the January 6 Committee that she was contacted by someone attempting to influence her testimony. This comes as Trump and his allies try to discredit her. Former Republican Congresswoman Barbara Comstock and Olivia Troye, a former adviser to Vice President Mike Pence, join Anderson to talk about what Hutchinson’s testimony says about the former administration’s view of staffers, especially women, who take the witness stand.  And after 43 days on the run, the woman suspected of killing an elite cyclist who she thought was a romantic rival has been caught in Costa Rica. Randi Kaye has the latest in how the manhunt ended.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The House Select Committee investigating the January 6 attack on the Capitol has issued a subpoena for former President Trump’s White House Counsel Pat Cipollone. The subpoena comes just a day after Cassidy Hutchinson, an aide to former White House chief of Staff Mark Meadows, testified in front of the panel that Cipollone warned Meadows “blood’s going to be on your f*cking hands” if nothing was done to stop the mob. Democratic Rep. Zoe Lofgren is a member of the committee. She tells Anderson Cooper she thinks it’s “very important” Cipollone comes in and answers the panel’s questions. Plus, after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, several states have made abortion illegal with no exceptions. CNN Correspondent Lucy Kafanov joins AC360 to tell the story of a Nebraska woman’s decision to terminate her pregnancy last year after finding out her son had a deadly birth defect and how she had to travel to Colorado. Some doctors warn the option to travel could now be even more difficult.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Cassidy Hutchinson, an aide to former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, testified in front of the House Select Committee investigating the January 6 attack on the Capitol and painted a damning portrait of former President Trump. Hutchinson claimed both the former President and his chief of staff were aware there might be violence, including that supporters had weapons. CNN Chief White House Correspondent Kaitlan Collins joins AC360 to discuss how Trump’s reacting to the testimony. Plus, during her testimony, Hutchinson recalled a story she was told about how Trump allegedly lunged at Secret Service and the steering wheel of a vehicle when he was told he couldn’t go to the Capitol. Mary Trump is the former President’s niece. She tells AC360 it’s “entirely consistent” with everything she has “known about him forever.”To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Former President Trump’s election attorney John Eastman says the FBI seized his phone last week as the Department of Justice continues their investigations related to January 6. Elie Honig is a CNN Senior Legal Analyst and a former assistant U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York. He tells AC360 what hoops investigators have to jump through to do something like this. Plus, a Russian airstrike hit a shopping mall in central Ukraine just a day after Moscow’s forces also targeted the capital city of Kyiv. Anderson Cooper checks in with Olena Gnes, the mother of three who’s been in Kyiv since Russia invaded.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade on Friday, holding that there is no longer a federal right to an abortion.  Former Texas state senator Wendy Davis and Congresswoman Cori Bush discuss how the opinion is one of the most consequential Supreme Court decisions in decades and will transform the landscape of women's reproductive health in America. After news broke that the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, activist groups began organizing protests for Friday. At least 70 protests are set to occur Friday afternoon and into the evening. Atlanta, San Francisco, Boston, Los Angeles, New York, and Houston are among the cities where protests will occur. Protests are set to carry on into the weekend as well.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The House Select Committee investigating the January 6 attack on the Capitol highlighted the pressure former President Trump put on the Department of Justice to support his election fraud lies in its fifth hearing with testimony from three high ranking DOJ officials. Democratic Rep. Elaine Luria tells Anderson Cooper what she thinks is the most important piece of information that was revealed today. Plus, CNN Chief White House Correspondent Kaitlan Collins joins AC360 to discuss how Trump and his allies are feeling after today’s hearings.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The Justice Department issued a fresh round of subpoenas as it expands its investigation into former President Trump’s fake elector scheme. CNN Senior Justice Correspondent Evan Pérez tells Anderson Cooper who investigators subpoenaed and what they are hoping to learn. Plus, House Republican leaders are in opposition to the bipartisan gun safety bill and are urging their members to vote against the agreement, as the Senate moves toward passage of the measure this week. Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar had a hand in adding the “boyfriend loophole” to the bill. She joins AC360 to explain what’s in the bill and why it’s so important to pass it.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The January 6 House Select Committee’s fourth hearing focused on how former President Trump tried to intimidate state officials to change the 2020 election results in Georgia and Arizona. Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger testified that he “had to be faithful to the Constitution” and that “there were no votes to find” like Trump wanted. Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan joins AC360 to discuss what stood out to him from today’s testimony. Plus, The New York Times is reporting that the former President’s daughter, Ivanka Trump, told a documentary film crew in December 2020 that her father should “continue to fight until every legal remedy is exhausted” because people were questioning “the sanctity of our elections.” This contradicts what she told the committee, in the portion of her deposition that has been made public so far, when she said she “accepted” what Attorney General Bill Barr said about there being no voter fraud. New York Times Washington Correspondent Maggie Haberman tells AC360 the committee is expected to interview the filmmaker this week and it’s “unclear” what else is on their tapes that were turned over to the panel.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and his deputy Gabe Sterling are set to testify at the January 6 House Select Committee’s fourth hearing that will focus on how former President Trump and his allies pressured state-level officials to overturn the 2020 election results. Former Georgia election worker Wandrea Moss will join them and is planning to tell the panel how she received death threats after false stories accused her of taking part in voter fraud, according to a written version of her planned testimony provided by her attorney. Democratic Rep. Zoe Lofgren is a member of the committee and tells Anderson Cooper she thinks the hearing will be “worth watching.” Plus, CNN Senior International Correspondent Sam Kiley joins AC360 to give an update on the volunteer American fighters who have been missing in Ukraine for more than a week.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Former President Trump lashed out at the House Select Committee investigating the January 6 attack on the Capitol calling them “con artists.” Trump also called his former Vice President Mike Pence and Attorney General Bill Barr “weak.” Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego was at the Capitol on the day of the insurrection. He tells AC360 why the American people should be paying attention to what the committee is saying, despite the President’s repeated attacks. Plus, journalists Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein join AC360 on the 50th anniversary of the Watergate break-in to discuss how they think it compares to what they’re seeing play out now with the January 6 hearings. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The House select committee investigating the January 6 attack on the Capitol held its third public hearing and focused on former President Trump’s efforts to pressure former Vice President Pence to stand in the way of certifying the 2020 election. The committee revealed that Trump was told repeatedly that his plan for Pence to overturn the election was illegal but he tried to do it anyway. Conservative lawyer George Conway tells Anderson Cooper whether he thinks the Justice Department could find the former President criminally liable for his actions.  The committee also said that on January 6 there was just "40 feet between the Vice President and the mob." Carol Leonnig is a national investigative reporter for the Washington Post and has reported extensively on Pence and his safety during the insurrection. She joins AC360 to discuss the details the committee laid out about how close the Vice President, his family and his aides were to real danger.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The House select committee investigating the attack on the Capitol says the third June hearing will show how former President Trump’s pressure campaign on his vice president “directly contributed” to the insurrection. A source familiar with the committee’s investigation says they have emails between conservative attorney John Eastman and Ginni Thomas, a conservative activist and the wife of sitting Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. Democratic Rep. Pete Aguilar is a member of the committee and confirmed to Anderson Cooper that they do have the emails but wouldn’t say whether the select committee plans to add Thomas’ role in overturning the election results to the upcoming hearings. Plus, Bunny Drueke’s son, Alexander John-Robert Drueke, and Joy Black’s fiancé, Andy Tai Ngoc Huynh, are two Americans who have been voluntarily fighting alongside Ukrainian forces north of Kharkiv. They’ve both been missing for nearly a week and their families fear they may have been captured. Drueke and Black join AC360 to give an update on their loved ones.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The House select committee investigating the January 6 attack on the Capitol revealed during a public hearing that former President Trump’s relentless post-election fundraising raised roughly $250 million in donations to the “Official Election Defense Fund” that urged supporters to “step up to protect the integrity of the election.” The committee says the biggest beneficiary of those post-election donations went to the former President’s political action committee, Save America, not “election integrity.” Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin is a member of the committee and tells Anderson Cooper if he thinks what Trump and his team did was legal. Plus, CNN Chief National Correspondent and anchor of Inside Politics John King joins AC360 to break down the primaries in South Carolina and three other states. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The House select committee investigating the January 6 attack on the Capitol held its second public hearing and focused on former President Trump’s false 2020 election fraud claims. The committee played portions of video deposition from former Attorney General William Barr where he described the former President’s claims as “bogus” and said “he’s become detached from reality.” Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff is a member of the committee and tells Anderson Cooper it’s important for the American people to hear testimony like Barr’s so they know Trump wasn’t “mistaken” or “merely just misled.” Plus, a bipartisan group of senators announced they’ve reached an agreement on gun safety that they say includes “needed mental health resources, improves school safety and support for students and helps ensure dangerous criminals and those who are adjudicated as mentally ill can’t purchase weapons.” Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy has been leading the negotiations for the Democrats. He joins AC360 to discuss when he thinks the Senate will vote on the bill.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy