7 SEP 2021 · The Taliban has formed a new caretaker government in Afghanistan, but President Biden says reconizing it diplomatically is ‘a long way off’. The Secretary of State Antony Blinken is relying on assurances from former enemies that it's bureaucracy, not a hostage drama delaying flights for Americans waiting to get out of Afghanistan. The Taliban says Americans with travel documents can leave the country. President Biden arrived in New Jersey today to tour hurricane Ida storm damage. There have been at least 52 storm related deaths across six northeast states. The President said the losses he witnessed today are profound, adding, “global warming is real, we must act now”. As kids head back to school the U.S. surpasses 40 million confirmed Covid-19 cases. 1 in 8 Americans have had the virus with the 7-day average nearly 4 times higher than a year ago. Thousands of students are in quarantine amid a surge in the delta variant with roughly 75 million Americans remaining unvaccinated. Texas races to the right as Governor Greg Abbot signs the voting restrictions bill into law. Along with the abortion ban, it is anticipated the new Texas Laws will serve as a model for other Red States. On today’s panel: Margaret Talev, Paul Kane and Ayesha Rascoe. Plus: CNN’s Athena Jones, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, George Latimer, Rep. Markwayne Mullin and Dr Asha Jha. Hosted by John King. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

1 SEP 2021 · There is no new episode of the Inside Politics showcast today. At This Hour with Kate Bolduan is covering for John King. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

10 MAR 2021 · The House is moments away from voting on President Biden's $1.9 trillion covid relief package. Democrats praised its aid to parents and lower-income families, while Republican House Leader Kevin McCarthy called it "costly, corrupt, and liberal." Plus, the White House announces it will purchase 100 million more doses of the Johnson & Johnson covid-19 vaccine. And another day of staggering statistics about migrant children at the U.S. southern border. On today's program: CNN's Lauren Fox, Kaitlan Collins, Shimon Prokupecz, and Rosa Flores. Also on the show: Dr. Paul Offit, Michael Shear with the New York Times, and the Washington Post's personal finance columnist, Michelle Singletary.  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

26 FEB 2021 · The House is set to vote tonight on the $1.9 trillion covid relief package, one that will still include a $15 federal minimum wage provision despite the Senate parliamentarian ruling against it. But the next steps for the bill are less clear.  Plus, Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar of Minnesota tells John King “this majority wasn't given to us to sit on the sidelines” and wants Democrats to fight for the minimum wage hike. She also gives the White House an "A-" in its outreach to progressives. And President Biden faces diplomatic challenges on multiple fronts. On today's program: CNN's Phil Mattingly, Lauren Fox, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, plus contributors Susan Glasser and Van Jones. Also joining the show: Rep. Ilhan Omar. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

24 FEB 2021 · President Biden's pick to lead the OMB, Neera Tanden, fighting to keep her nomination alive as two key Senate committees postpone their vote on her future. Plus, the White House coronavirus response team says if the Johnson & Johnson vaccine is approved, as many as 4 million doses could be released.  And GOP House Leaders Kevin McCarthy and Liz Cheney give two very different takes on former President Trump and his upcoming speech to CPAC. On today's show: CNN's Jeff Zeleny, Omar Jimenez, and Priscilla Alvarez. Plus Dr. Celine Gounder, Seung Min Kim with the Washington Post, former Republican Congresswoman Mia Love and GOP strategist Scott Jennings.  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

23 FEB 2021 · Today's program was cut short by the live coverage of security officials testifying on Capitol Hill about the January 6th riot. John King led a conversation with CNN's Dana Bash, Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe and Former DC Police Chief Charles Ramsey while the hearing took a short break.  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

19 FEB 2021 · President Biden told world leaders today that the U.S. is determined "to earn back our position of trusted leadership." Plus, Texas Senator Ted Cruz says traveling to Mexico with his family amid a crisis in his home state was a "mistake." And Senator Lindsey Graham heads to Florida this weekend to visit former President Donald Trump, while his UN ambassador Nikki Haley was denied a meeting after some critical comments.   On today's show: CNN's Abby Phillip, Nic Robertson, Omar Jimenez, and Michael Warren. Plus Dr. Leana Wen, Former Obama WH Senior Adviser David Axelrod, Abby Livingston with the Texas Tribune, and Stephen Fowler with Georgia Public Broadcasting.  **NOTE** Today's program was cut short due to the White House Covid response briefing. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

18 FEB 2021 · At least 37 people have been killed across eight states due to a relentless winter storm. Texas and its infrastructure have gotten the brunt of it.  Plus, President Biden releases his immigration reform plan with the help of congressional allies. But many previous administrations have been down this path before. And the White House clarifies multiple statements over school reopenings, teachers getting the vaccine, and when America will be back to normal. On today's program: CNN's Camila Bernal, Kaitlan Collins, and Joan Biskupic. Also on the show: Democratic Congressman Colin Allred of Texas and Dr. Paul Offit.  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

17 FEB 2021 · President Biden answered voters' questions at last night's CNN Town Hall in Wisconsin, laying down markers on when coronavirus vaccine doses will be available to all Americans, how many days a week schools should have in-person instruction, and when the U.S. could be back to normal. Plus, some Democrats are urging the president to cancel student debt up to $50,000. He says he doesn't have the authority to do it.  And conservative radio icon Rush Limbaugh loses his battle with cancer. On today's program: CNN's Elizabeth Cohen, Dana Bash and Brian Stelter. Plus Democratic Congressman Ritchie Torres and former FDA Commissioner Mark McClellan.   To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

15 FEB 2021 · President Biden's push for his covid relief package is inching closer towards some critical congressional deadlines.  Plus, some of the Republican senators who voted to convict former President Trump in his second impeachment trial are facing backlash from party leaders in their own states, while Trump's legal issues are far from over. And just how do schools reopen safely, and do teachers need to be vaccinated before they return to the classroom? On today's program: CNN's Lauren Fox, MJ Lee, and John Harwood. Plus Julie Hirschfeld Davis of the New York Times, Julie Pace of the Associated Press, Annette Anderson from Johns Hopkins University, and former Alabama Democratic Senator Doug Jones.  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy