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- 2998 - Biden Delivers Historic Address On Leaving 2024 Race
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
Thu, 25 Jul 2024 - 2997 - Kamala Harris Holds First Campaign Rally
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
Wed, 24 Jul 2024 - 2996 - Harris Addresses Presidential Campaign Staff
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
Tue, 23 Jul 2024 - 2995 - President Biden Drops Out of 2024 Presidential Race, Endorses His VP Kamala Harris
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
Mon, 22 Jul 2024 - 2994 - Sources: Investigators Believe Shooter May Have Used Drone In Recon Trip
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
Sat, 20 Jul 2024 - 2993 - Dem Gov On Biden’s Future: “Next 72 Hours Are Big”
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
Fri, 19 Jul 2024 - 2992 - Day Three Of Republican National Convention
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
Thu, 18 Jul 2024 - 2991 - New: Christie Urges Trump To Help Rein In Political Violence
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
Wed, 17 Jul 2024 - 2990 - Latest From The Republican National Convention
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
Tue, 16 Jul 2024 - 2989 - President Biden in Oval Office Address after Trump assassination attempt: 'We must not go down this road in America'
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
Mon, 15 Jul 2024 - 2988 - Biden Speaks In Michigan
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
Sat, 13 Jul 2024 - 2987 - Biden Says He’s Best Qualified To Win, Concedes Other Democrats Could Beat Trump
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
Fri, 12 Jul 2024 - 2986 - Fresh Wave Of Calls For Biden To Exit Race
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
Thu, 11 Jul 2024 - 2985 - Democrats See Tuesday As Make-or-break Day For Biden’s Future
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
Wed, 10 Jul 2024 - 2984 - WH: "Cannot Confirm" Why Parkinson's Specialist Met With White House Physician This Year
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
Tue, 09 Jul 2024 - 2983 - Undecided Female Voters In Georgia: “The Debate Was A Mess”
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
Thu, 04 Jul 2024 - 2982 - Rep. Doggett Becomes First Sitting Democratic To Call On Biden To Withdraw
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
Wed, 03 Jul 2024 - 2981 - Biden: Trump “Free To Ignore The Law” After Supreme Court Decision
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
Tue, 02 Jul 2024 - 2980 - Biden Acknowledges Weak Debate Performance
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
Sat, 29 Jun 2024 - 2979 - Debate Night in America: Pre-Show
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
Fri, 28 Jun 2024 - 2978 - Countdown To CNN Presidential Debate
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
Thu, 27 Jun 2024 - 2977 - Sneak Peek At Rules For Thursday's CNN Presidential Debate
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
Wed, 26 Jun 2024 - 2976 - Dems: Biden Shouldn't Focus On His Accomplishments, Instead Take On Trump In Debate
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
Tue, 25 Jun 2024 - 2975 - Two Senators & One Governor Touted For VP By Key Trump Allies
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
Sat, 22 Jun 2024 - 2974 - Bannon Vows Trump's Enemies Will Be Prosecuted If He Wins Another Term
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
Fri, 21 Jun 2024 - 2973 - At Least Two Dead in New Mexico Wildfires, Thousands Evacuate
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
Thu, 20 Jun 2024 - 2972 - Former President Trump Seeks Political Payback In Virginia Primary Race
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
Wed, 19 Jun 2024 - 2971 - New Biden campaign Ad Slams Trump As "Convicted Criminal"
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
Tue, 18 Jun 2024 - 2970 - Catherine, Princess of Wales, Making Good Progress Against Cancer
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
Sat, 15 Jun 2024 - 2969 - Former President Trump Praised "Tremendous Unity" Among GOP Lawmakers After DC Meetings
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
Fri, 14 Jun 2024 - 2968 - NYPD Arrest Man With Tools Of Mayhem In Vehicle
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
Thu, 13 Jun 2024 - 2967 - Hunter Biden Found Guilty On All 3 Counts
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
Wed, 12 Jun 2024 - 2966 - Trump Calls January 6 Rioters “Warriors” and “Victims”
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
Tue, 11 Jun 2024 - 2965 - President Biden Gives Speech At Historic Pointe de Hoc
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
Sat, 08 Jun 2024 - 2964 - Trump Again Suggests He Would Try To Prosecute His Political Opponents If Re-elected
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
Fri, 07 Jun 2024 - 2963 - Georgia Appeals Court Pauses Trump 2020 Election Case
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
Thu, 06 Jun 2024 - 2962 - Trump Asks Judge to Terminate Gag Order in Hush Money Case
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
Wed, 05 Jun 2024 - 2961 - The state of play for Republicans and Democrats Amid Hunter Biden and Trump Trials
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
Tue, 04 Jun 2024 - 2960 - What Comes Next For Former President Trump?
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
Sat, 01 Jun 2024 - 2959 - Donald Trump Found Guilty of 34 Felonies in Criminal Hush Money Trial
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
Fri, 31 May 2024 - 2958 - First Day of Jury Deliberations in Trump New York Hush Money Trial
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
Thu, 30 May 2024 - 2957 - Closing Arguments End in Trump Hush Money Trial
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
Wed, 29 May 2024 - 2956 - Jury Instructions Delivered to Prosecution, Defense in Trump Hush Money Trial
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
Sat, 25 May 2024 - 2955 - Trump Holds Campaign Rally in the Bronx to Court Black, Latino Voters
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
Fri, 24 May 2024 - 2954 - Florida Hearing in Trump Classified Documents Case Devolves Into Shouting Match
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
Thu, 23 May 2024 - 2953 - Donald Trump’s Defense Rests Its Case in Hush Money Criminal Trial
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
Wed, 22 May 2024 - 2952 - Judge Clears Courtroom in Trump Hush Money Trial
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
Tue, 21 May 2024 - 2951 - Trump Lawyer Challenges Michael Cohen’s Memory
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
Fri, 17 May 2024 - 2950 - Trump Defense Team Thursday Will Focus On Challenging What Cohen Said In His Direct Testimony
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
Thu, 16 May 2024 - 2949 - Day 17 in the Trump Hush Money Trial
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
Wed, 15 May 2024 - 2948 - Michael Cohen Testifies in Trump's Hush Money Trial
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
Tue, 14 May 2024 - 2947 - Day 15 in the Trump Hush Money Trial
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
Sat, 11 May 2024 - 2946 - Day 14 in the Trump Hush Money Trial
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
Fri, 10 May 2024 - 2945 - Trump Trial Lookahead
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
Thu, 09 May 2024 - 2944 - Stormy Daniels Testifies in Trump's Hush Money Trial
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
Wed, 08 May 2024 - 2943 - Day 12 in the Trump Hush Money Trial
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
Tue, 07 May 2024 - 2942 - Takeaways From Day 11 in Trump Hush Money Trial
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
Sat, 04 May 2024 - 2941 - Day Six of Testimony in Trump's Historic Hush Money Trial
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
Fri, 03 May 2024 - 2940 - UCLA Chancellor’s Office Will Investigate Violence on Campus Tuesday Night
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
Thu, 02 May 2024 - 2939 - Judge Finds Trump in Contempt For Violating Gag Order; Fined $9,000
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
Wed, 01 May 2024 - 2938 - Columbia, Cornell Start Suspending Student Protesters
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
Tue, 30 Apr 2024 - 2937 - On Day 8 of Trump New York Hush Money Trial, Jury Heard From Two New Witnesses
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
Sat, 27 Apr 2024 - 2936 - Ex-publisher Details Tabloid Tactics in NY Criminal Hush Money Trial
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
Fri, 26 Apr 2024 - 2935 - Former National Enquirer Publisher David Pecker Continues Testimony Tomorrow in Trump Trial
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
Thu, 25 Apr 2024 - 2934 - David Pecker details how AMI helped Trump in 2016 campaign
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
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 - 2933 - Trump's Hush Money Criminal Trial Continued Monday, with Opening Statements and the First Witness Taking the Stand
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
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 - 2932 - All jurors and alternates have been selected for Trump's historic New York criminal trial
"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
Sat, 20 Apr 2024 - 2931 - Jury is set for Trump's New York hush money case
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
Fri, 19 Apr 2024 - 2930 - If Trump testifies at NY criminal trial, prosecutors want to use his legal history to discredit him to the jury
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
Thu, 18 Apr 2024 - 2929 - 7 jurors selected after day 2 of Trump hush money trial
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
Wed, 17 Apr 2024 - 2928 - Jury selection begins in the New York hush money criminal trial of the former president
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
Tue, 16 Apr 2024 - 2927 - Trump says he would testify in his New York criminal hush money trial
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
Sat, 13 Apr 2024 - 2926 - O.J. Simpson, football star whose murder trial captivated the country, dies at 76
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
Fri, 12 Apr 2024 - 2925 - NY appeals court judge denies Donald Trump's latest attempt to delay his hush money trial
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
Thu, 11 Apr 2024 - 2924 - Arizona Supreme Court rules state must adhere to Civil War-era law, banning nearly all abortions
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
Wed, 10 Apr 2024 - 2923 - Total solar eclipse sweeps across North America
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
Tue, 09 Apr 2024 - 2922 - Rare 4.8 magnitude quake rattles Northeast
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
Sat, 06 Apr 2024 - 2921 - Judge Cannon rejects a bid by Trump to dismiss criminal charges in classified documents case
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
Fri, 05 Apr 2024 - 2920 - Judge denies Trump’s motion to delay NY hush money trial
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
Thu, 04 Apr 2024 - 2919 - Trump attorneys renew request for Juge Merchan to recuse himself in hush money trial
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
Wed, 03 Apr 2024 - 2918 - Judge expands gag order in Trump hush money case
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
Tue, 02 Apr 2024 - 2917 - Potential VP pick once attacked Trump, CNN's KFILE finds
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
Sat, 30 Mar 2024 - 2916 - How the Baltimore bridge disaster unfolded, minute-by-minute
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
Fri, 29 Mar 2024 - 2915 - 6 people presumed dead, after cargo ship lost power and collided with Baltimore bridge
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
Wed, 27 Mar 2024 - 2914 - Trump says he would have "no problem" testifying in NY hush money trial
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
Tue, 26 Mar 2024 - 2913 - “A huge shock”: Catherine, Princess of Wales, announces she has cancer
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
Sat, 23 Mar 2024 - 2912 - Report: Pres. Trump warned Vice President Pence that refusing to overturn the 2020 election results would be a "career killer”
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
Fri, 22 Mar 2024 - 2911 - “Not nearly as valuable as defendants claim”
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
Thu, 21 Mar 2024 - 2910 - Trump asks Supreme Court for absolute immunity on election charges
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
Wed, 20 Mar 2024 - 2909 - Trump's lawyers tell NY appeals court that the former president is unable to make bond
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
Tue, 19 Mar 2024 - 2908 - Haiti extends curfew until Sunday amid rising gang violence
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
Sat, 16 Mar 2024 - 2907 - Verdict in the James Crumbley case
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
Fri, 15 Mar 2024 - 2906 - Is TikTok about to be banned?
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
Thu, 14 Mar 2024 - 2905 - Biden clinches 2024 Democratic nomination; Trump closes in on sealing GOP’s
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
Wed, 13 Mar 2024 - 2904 - Exclusive: “Trump Employee 5,” who unknowingly helped move classified documents, speaks out
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
Tue, 12 Mar 2024 - 2903 - Trump posts nearly $92 million bond in E. Jean Carroll defamation case
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
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 - 2902 - What comes next after Biden and Trump dominate on Super Tuesday
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
Thu, 07 Mar 2024 - 2901 - Supreme Court keeps Trump on Colorado ballot, rejecting 14th Amendment challenge
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
Tue, 05 Mar 2024 - 2900 - Here come the judges
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
Sat, 02 Mar 2024 - 2899 - Biden, Trump run for the border
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
Fri, 01 Mar 2024
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