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 megaphone.fm/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 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

Former President Donald Trump claims his daughter Ivanka Trump “checked out” and wasn’t looking at the 2020 presidential election results. His reaction came a day after the House January 6 committee shared a video of his daughter and former senior adviser saying she had accepted then-Attorney General Bill Barr’s statement that the Justice Department found no evidence of widespread voter fraud. CNN Chief White House Correspondent Kaitlan Collins covered the Trump White House for years. She joins AC360 to discuss whether she’s surprised by the shade the former President threw at his daughter. Plus, CNN Correspondent Omar Jimenez tells AC360 how one Uvalde shooting survivor is dealing with the loss of some of his best friends.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

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A number of witnesses testified in front of a House committee, giving first-hand descriptions of the horrific reality of gun violence and called for action on gun reform. Dr. Roy Guerrero, a pediatrician in Uvalde, Texas, “raced” to the hospital on the day of the shooting and said he will “never forget what I saw.” Dr. Guerrero joins AC360 to discuss what he wants to see happen when it comes to gun laws and regulations. Plus, 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 AC360 what he hopes to hear during the first public committee hearing being held in prime-time tomorrow night.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

At the White House press briefing, actor and Uvalde native Matthew McConaughey shared details on some of the 21 lives lost at Robb Elementary School and said there’s now a “window of opportunity” for meaningful gun legislation. Democratic Sen. Mazie Hirono has been in close contact with Sen. Chris Murphy’s office, who is leading the negotiations for the Democrats. She tells AC360 she has “so much faith” in Sen. Murphy and she remains “optimistic.” Plus, conservative lawyer and Washington Post Contributing Columnist George Conway joins AC360 to discuss what he’s hoping to learn from the public January 6 committee hearings being held in prime-time and starting in just two days. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

More than a dozen people were killed and 70 wounded from mass shootings over the weekend in the United States while a small bipartisan group of Senators are trying to reach a deal on guns. Democratic Rep. David Cicilline tells Anderson Cooper he doesn’t have a lot of confidence about the ongoing Senate deliberations. Plus, Texas State Sen. Roland Gutierrez represents Uvalde and joins AC360 to give an update on the investigation into the police response to the Robb Elementary School shooting that left 19 children and two teachers dead. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

A federal grand jury indicted former Trump White House adviser Peter Navarro for contempt of Congress after he refused to cooperate with the House committee investigation the January 6 attack on the Capitol. Journalist and author Carl Bernstein tells Anderson Cooper how big of a deal this indictment is. Plus, CNN Crime and Justice Correspondent Shimon Prokupecz joins AC360 to give an update on the Uvalde police response investigation and when the families could get some answers.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

President Biden addressed the nation calling on Congress to act after the recent round of mass shootings in the country. “How much carnage are we willing to accept?” Biden asked. He called for raising the age to purchase assault weapons from 18 to 21 if lawmakers can’t agree on an outright ban of those firearms. Nicole Hockley lost her son Dylan in the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Newtown, Connecticut. She’s also the CEO of Sandy Hook Promise which aims to protect children from gun violence. She tells Anderson Cooper she believes both sides can come together and make a difference. Plus, the gunman who killed his surgeon, Dr. Preston Phillips, three others and himself in Tulsa, Oklahoma was found with a letter blaming his doctor for ongoing pain after his surgery. Dr. Ryan Parker is the Associate Medical Director at St. Francis Health System and just had lunch with Dr. Phillips on Tuesday. She joins AC360 to remember her friend and says he was a “consummate physician.”To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The Uvalde school police chief who led the flawed law enforcement response to last week’s school shooting refused to answer CNN’s questions about the massacre. Chief Pete Arredondo did say he won’t release any further information until the "families quit grieving." Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe tells Anderson Cooper that this is "sickening" to watch the chief "hiding behind the grief" of families who are burying their children.  Plus, at least four people were killed in a shooting in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Tulsa City Councilor Jayme Fowler joins AC360 to give an update.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Audio obtained by KSAT raises new questions about law enforcement’s response to last week’s Uvalde school massacre. It’s the phone message to parents when they are told of an “active shooter” incident at Robb Elementary School, even though in a detailed timeline released by the Texas Department of Public Safety last week, it was revealed the chief of police for the school district had labeled it a barricaded subject. Plus, Anderson Cooper talks to the father of one of the students killed. And, President Biden announces in an op-ed that the U.S. is providing Ukraine with "more advanced rocket systems and munitions.” This comes as heavy fighting continues in eastern Ukraine. CNN’s Matthew Chance has the latest developments on the war. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Anderson Cooper tells the story of a Ukrainian mother who has lived through the Russian invasion with her 3 young children, and visits her in her home in Kyiv to see how they have been surviving the war so far.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The director of the Texas Department of Public Safety criticized police for not immediately breaching the classroom door and confronting the gunman at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. During the time police waited in the hallway, children inside classrooms 111 and 112 repeatedly called 911 and pleaded for help. Former FBI deputy director and CNN Senior Law Enforcement Analyst Andrew McCabe weighs in on the new details about the incident commander’s "thought process" during the police response. Fourth grade survivors are now speaking out about what happened that day. AC360 talks to Dr. Melissa Brymer about the ways people can help those impacted by this tragedy. She’s an expert on Child Traumatic Stress and helped implement services for survivors and families after the Sandy Hook shooting in Newtown, Connecticut in 2012.Guests: Andrew McCabe, Dr. Melissa Brymer.Airdate: May 27, 2022To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Officials say the 18-year-old gunman wasn’t confronted by a school resource officer outside Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, contradicting earlier information. It’s believed the shooter entered through an unlocked door, killing 19 children and two teachers. One of those teachers who died was Eva Mireles, who leaves behind a husband, daughter and an entire community who adored her. Juan Maldonado is a close family friend and considered Eva a sister. He tells Anderson Cooper how loved she was by her family, friends and students. Plus, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell says he’s directed Texas Sen. John Cornyn to engage with Democrats on a “bipartisan solution” on gun violence. David Hogg survived the 2018 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida where 14 of his classmates and three staff members were killed and he’s the co-founder of March for Our Lives. He joins AC360 to explain why he thinks “this time is going to be different” when it comes to getting gun legislature passed. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The Texas Department of Public Safety says a school resource officer “engaged” with the Uvalde shooter outside the school, but no gunfire was exchanged. Officials say the shooter was in Robb Elementary School for 40 minutes to one hour where he killed 19 children and two teachers before law enforcement shot and killed him. One of the lives lost was 10-year-old Amerie Jo Garza whose father says is “flying high with the angels above.” Angel Garza joins AC360 to tell people about his daughter, “the sweetest little girl.” Plus, CNN National Correspondent Gary Tuchman sat down with the family of 10-year-old Jose Flores Jr., who is facing the unimaginable reality of a life without him. He tells Anderson Cooper how Jose Jr.’s parents told his siblings that their brother won’t be coming home.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

A law enforcement official tells CNN that 18 children and one adult are dead after a shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas. Nicole Hockley lost her son Dylan in the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. She tells Anderson Cooper about the “shock and denial” she felt when she saw the news and how our country is “becoming too immune” to shooting tragedies. And, in an address to the nation, President Joe Biden said he is “sick and tired” of these mass shootings and added it’s time to “turn this pain into action.” David Axelrod was a senior adviser to President Obama. He joins AC360 to discuss the President’s remarks. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Former President Trump said former Vice President Mike Pence is “desperate to chase his lost relevance.” Pence campaigned for incumbent Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, someone who Trump has repeatedly criticized for certifying the 2020 election results in a state he lost to President Biden. CNN Political Analyst Maggie Haberman is the Washington Correspondent for The New York Times and has covered the former President for years. She tells Anderson Cooper she thinks Trump is throwing insults because Pence said he’s not ruling out a run for president in 2024. Plus, authorities are looking for a Texas woman who is suspected of killing of an elite cyclist who once dated her boyfriend. CNN National Correspondent Randi Kaye joins AC360 to give an update on the investigation.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The Dow is on its longest weekly losing streak since 1923. The S&P 500 briefly fell into bear market territory as recession fears continue to grow. CNN Chief Business Correspondent Christine Romans tells Anderson Cooper what people should do right now if they’re worried about their retirement or children’s college funds. Plus, the CDC is monitoring six people in the U.S. for possible monkeypox infections but says the public “should not be concerned.” CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta joins AC360 to discuss the symptoms of monkeypox and why he agrees with the CDC about why he doesn’t think people should be worried.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Former Attorney General William Barr tentatively agreed to testify behind closed doors in front of the House committee investigating the January 6 attack on the Capitol. CNN Senior Justice Correspondent Evan Perez joins AC360 to discuss what information the committee wants to learn from Barr. Plus, Anastasiya Paraskevova fled her home in Kharkiv, Ukraine back in March because of the constant shelling and bombing by the Russian forces. She recently returned and tells Anderson Cooper how amazing it felt to have her family reunited.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Ballots are still being counted in Pennsylvania’s Republican Senate primary between Dr. Mehmet Oz and David McCormick. The final outcome is delayed partly because of a printing error in Lancaster County that has left about 22,000 ballots unable to be read by scanners. CNN Chief National Correspondent and anchor of Inside Politics John King joins AC360 to give an update on the race and when he thinks we’ll know the winner. Plus, the suspect in the Buffalo supermarket shooting posted about his attack plans thirty minutes before he allegedly killed 10 people and injured another three. Ruth Whitfield stopped at the grocery store after visiting her husband, who is in a nursing home, and never made it out alive. Her son, Garnell Whitefield Jr., tells Anderson Cooper about his mother and says she loved her family “unconditionally.”To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

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Ten people were killed and three people were injured in a shooting at a Buffalo, New York supermarket Saturday. Police say the massacre was racially motivated and the suspect has been charged with first-degree murder. One of the victims was 67-year-old taxi driver Heyward Patterson who was killed while waiting for passengers outside the grocery store. His friend Deacon Lenny Lane tells Anderson Cooper he was a “class act” and “would go out of his way to make sure you had a little more than he did.” Plus, CNN Anchor Chris Wallace joins AC360 to break down the primary elections taking place in five states tomorrow, including battlegrounds Pennsylvania and North Carolina. He says the Pennsylvania Senate race is the contest he’s watching the closest.  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Ukrainian forces are continuing their counteroffensive against the Russians in the northeastern Kharkiv region. As Russian troops have started to retreat, there’s new evidence of atrocities in Ukraine’s second largest city. CNN International Security Editor Nick Paton Walsh joins AC360 from Kharkiv to give an update on what he’s been seeing. Plus, Bill Gates is the co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the author of the new book “How to Prevent the Next Pandemic.” He’s currently recovering from a Covid-19 infection even after having his two-shot vaccine and two boosters. He explains to Anderson Cooper why we should be focusing on lifelong duration vaccines. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The House committee investigating the January 6 attack on the Capitol issued subpoenas to five Republican lawmakers, including House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, Reps. Jim Jordan, Mo Brooks, Andy Biggs and Scott Perry. All have previously rejected the panel’s requests to voluntarily cooperate. CNN Chief Political Correspondent Dana Bash joins AC360 to discuss what happens if they don’t comply. Plus, New York Times photojournalist Lynsey Addario has been with Ukrainian soldiers on the frontlines in East Ukraine. She tells Anderson Cooper what she’s witnessed and the danger these troops are facing every day.Guests: Dana Bash, Lynsey Addario.Airdate: May 12, 2022    To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Masha Alyokhina, the leader of the performance art group Pussy Riot, says she escaped Russia. She was sentenced to two years in prison in 2012 for “hooliganism” after staging a protest against Russia President Vladimir Putin and has been arrested six times since last summer. She reveals details on her daring escape to Anderson Cooper. Plus, a passenger with no flying experience landed a plane after the pilot had “gone incoherent.” CNN Aerospace Analyst Miles O’Brien joins AC360 to discuss the unusual situation.  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

New audio tapes of Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham reveal his personal beliefs about former President Trump and his behavior on January 6, at one point saying that Trump “plays the TV game and went too far here.” Alex Burns and Jonathan Martin are both National Political Correspondents for The New York Times and are co-authors of the new book "This Will Not Pass: Trump, Biden and the Battle for America's Future.” They join AC360 to discuss the stark difference in Sen. Graham’s tone around the former President from January 6 to now. Plus, a deputy commander says Ukrainian soldiers are “badly wounded” but are still defending the Azovstal steel plant in Mariupol as they continue to face heavy shelling. CNN Senior International Correspondent Sam Kiley is in Kramatorsk, Ukraine and tells Anderson Cooper about the young Ukrainian civilians he’s met who have turned into soldiers on the front lines.Guests: Alex Burns, Jonathan Martin,Sam KileyAir date: May 10, 2022To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Former Alabama corrections officer Vicky White has died from injuries after she and escaped inmate Casey White were taken into custody after a chase in Indiana. Vanderburgh County Sheriff Dave Wedding joins to explain the details of their arrest.  And, Mark Esper was the Defense Secretary under President Trump and is the author of "A Sacred Oath: Memoirs of a Secretary of Defense During Extraordinary Times.” He joins AC360 to discuss what it was like working for the former President and how he changed after he made it through the first impeachment trial.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko urged his citizens to “be aware” ahead of May 9, Russia’s annual Victory Day. Western officials have warned Russian President Vladimir Putin could formally declare war on Ukraine which could pave the way for him to escalate his attacks. CNN Senior International Correspondent Matthew Chance is in Moscow and tells Anderson Cooper what to expect on Monday. Plus, authorities found the escape vehicle they believe missing Alabama inmate Casey White and former corrections officer Vicky White had been using in Tennessee. The U.S. Marshal Service says the 2007 Ford Edge SUV was found in a tow lot in Williamson County, about two hours north of Florence, Alabama, where the investigation started. Commander of the U.S. Marshal Gulf Coast Regional Task Force Chad Hunt and U.S. Marshal for North Alabama Martin Keely join AC360 to give an update on the manhunt.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that the shelling of the Azovstal steel plant in Mariupol is “not stopping” even as “civilians still need to be taken out.” A Ukrainian commander at the steel plant said there are “bloody battles” unfolding. Retired Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling tells Anderson Cooper how difficult it is to storm an industrial complex with underground bunkers and tunnels. Plus, new evidence has been found in the Madeleine McCann case and a German prosecutor says he is “sure” Christian Brückner killed the British girl. McCann disappeared from a resort in Portugal in 2007 when she was just three-years-old. CNN National Correspondent Randi Kaye gives AC360 an update on the case and what could happen next.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Ukraine has retaken another village in the Northern Kharkiv region as fighting continues at the Azovstal steel plant in Mariupol. The Ukrainian Foreign Minister says the city is still “under their full control” despite statements by Russian officials. CNN Senior International Correspondent Sam Kiley is in Kramatorsk, just north of Mariupol. He tells Anderson Cooper how many people Ukrainian officials think are still trapped in the steel plant and if there are plans to evacuate them. Plus, Democratic Rep. Pramila Jayapal joins AC360 to discuss how she feels about Roe v. Wade being in jeopardy and how her own experience getting an abortion would have been different if the law wasn’t in place.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Chief Justice John Roberts called the release of the draft Roe v. Wade reversal “a singular and egregious breach” of trust and says the Supreme Court will investigate. 13 states have already passed so-called “trigger laws” or bans designed to go into effect if Roe v. Wade is overturned. Democratic Rep. Cori Bush was raped at 17, became pregnant and had an abortion. She joins AC360 to discuss the ramifications the Supreme Court’s decision could have. Plus, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says 156 people arrived to Zaporizhzhia from areas near Mariupol, including the Azovstal steel plant. CNN International Security Editor Nick Paton Walsh is in Zaporizhzhia and gives AC360 an update on the evacuation efforts.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

U.S. and Western officials believe Russian President Vladimir Putin could officially declare war on Ukraine as soon as May 9, also known as Russia’s “Victory Day” which commemorates the Russian’s defeat of the Nazis in 1945. Up until now, Russian officials have insisted that the conflict was only a “special military operation.” Retired Brig. Gen. Peter Zwack joins AC360 to discuss what Putin’s declaration means and how it could affect the war. Plus, a special grand jury has been selected in the Fulton County probe that’s investigating whether former President Trump and his allies committed any crimes in their efforts to overturn the 2020 election results in Georgia. In an exclusive interview with AC360, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis tells Anderson Cooper that 50 people have already voluntarily agreed to talk to the grand jury.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Ukraine President Volodymr Zelensky says defending and protecting the country is “a struggle for life” after heavy fighting continues in Eastern Ukraine and a journalist was killed and several others were injured in a missile attack on Kyiv. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko joins AC360 to discuss the message Russia is sending by bombing the capital city. Plus, the mayor of Mariupol says that more than 600 people were injured in a Russian bombing that struck the makeshift hospital facility in the besieged Azovstal steel plant. Yuriy Ryzhenkov is the CEO of the company that owns the plant. He gives Anderson Cooper an update on the evacuation efforts.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says five missiles struck Kyiv while United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres was finishing a visit to the Ukrainian capital. Olena Gnes has been hiding in a shelter with her three children in Kyiv since the start of the war while her husband is fighting on the front lines. After two months of talking to her while she’s been sheltering in a Kyiv basement, Anderson Cooper sat down with her, face-to-face, for the first time to get an update on her family and how she still lives in constant fear. Plus, Moderna is seeking emergency use authorization for its Covid-19 vaccine for children ages six months to five-years-old. CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta joins AC360 to explain why he thinks the reward outweighs the risk for parents who are hesitant about getting their children vaccinated.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Russian President Vladimir Putin warned that any country helping or intervening in Ukraine would be met with “lightning-fast” response from Moscow saying “we have all the tools for this” and “will use them if needed.” António Guterres is the United Nations Secretary-General and recently met with the Russian President. He is meeting with Ukrainian President Volodmyr Zelensky tomorrow. He tells AC360 about his conversation with Putin and says it was a “very useful meeting.” Plus, Anderson Cooper traveled to the Ukrainian city of Bucha to meet the man who captured some of the most haunting images that show the brutal executions of innocent citizens. He also spoke with the local prosecutor who is working to collect evidence and any other proof that the Russians committed war crimes, something Moscow has denied.  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

New drone video obtained exclusively by CNN shows Russian military vehicles and forces on a Bucha street near civilian bodies despite Russia’s continued denials they were responsible for the carnage. Karim Asad Ahmad Khan, the International Criminal Court prosecutor, has been collecting evidence that points to possible war crimes by the Russian forces. He tells AC360 where his investigation stands and says the families of those who’ve died “deserve answers.” Plus, CNN Chief International Correspondent Clarissa Ward traveled to Kharkiv to see the destruction left even as Russians continue to launch rockets at Ukraine’s second largest city. She joins Anderson Cooper back in Kyiv to discuss the level of pride, resilience and defiance she saw “in the face of that kind of bombardment.”To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The head of Ukraine’s railways says Russian forces struck five railway stations in central and western Ukraine as heavy fighting continues in the east. While shadowing paramedics in Kharkiv, CNN Chief International Correspondent Clarissa Ward and her team were forced to run for safety after getting caught in the crossfire of Russian shelling. She tells Anderson Cooper about how important the first responders are to the locals who are still constantly getting bombarded by Russian forces. Plus, exclusive new reporting on thousands of text messages sent and received by Mark Meadows that reveal details about former President Trump’s inner circle communications before and after January 6. CNN Special Correspondent Jamie Gangel joins AC360 to explain how Trump’s close associates, supporters and Republican lawmakers worked behind the scenes to try and overturn the election results. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

CNN's Ed Lavandera tells the story of one village where Ukrainians were held hostage by Russian troops for 3 weeks. Also, according to the U.N. more than five million people have fled Ukraine since Russian began their invasion with more than seven million internally displaced in the country.  And since the start of the war, Poland has seen the largest amount of refugees pour over the borders with the latest U.N. data showing nearly three million Ukrainians have escaped to Poland.  Anderson spoke with actor, director, screenwriter and producer Liev Schreiber who co-founded Blue Check Ukraine to help vet and support Ukrainian aid groups on the ground. He also recently returned from Poland and Ukraine where he was aiding humanitarian efforts. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Russia's Vladimir Putin claimed Mariupol is a "success" and is saying that the Russians are "liberating" the besieged port city. He also said that if the remaining defenders were to lay down their arms, Russia "guarantees their lives and decent treatment in accordance with the relevant international legal acts." To date, Ukrainian officials estimate that Russian attacks have cost up to 20,000 lives in Mariupol. President Zelensky said today that Russia is not engaged in war in Mariupol so much as a “terrorist operation.” David Remnick, editor of the New Yorker, who has spent much of his career covering Russia and authored the Pulitzer Prize winning "Lenin's Tomb" talks with Anderson. Clarissa Ward joins Anderson to talk about the grim situation many around one frontline city in Ukraine are facing. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Samantha Power is the administrator of the United States Agency for International Development. In her previous work as ambassador to the United Nations and member of the National Security Council, she's rallied the U.S. and other nations to focus more on human rights, refugees and atrocities across the globe. She talks with Anderson about the violence in Ukraine.  Nadya Tolokonnikova, a founding member of the activist and punk rock group Pussy Riot, which has been publicly protesting Putin for about a decade also talks with Anderson.   To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

President Zelensky calls Russians “the source of evil” for their attacks on Ukrainian civilians. The Russian Foreign Minister says of the war, “another stage of this operation is beginning”. The federal court ruling overturning the public transport mask mandate causes confusion across the country. The DOJ says it will appeal the ruling if the CDC says the mandate is still necessary. Patrick Lyoya was killed during an encounter with an officer following a traffic stop in Michigan. His family’s lawyers say the independent autopsy they commissioned shows he was shot in the back of his head. Air Date: 04/19/2022To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Several U.S. airlines announce masks are optional after court ruling. Delta Air Lines says it is making masks optional, and warned travelers they "may experience inconsistent enforcement during the next 24 hours as this news is more broadly communicated."  Dr. Leana Wen talks about what this means. Also, a restaurant partnered with celebrity chef and global humanitarian José Andrés organization, World Central Kitchen, was hit by a missile strike in Kharkiv, Ukraine, leaving four staffers wounded, WCK CEO Nate Mook said Saturday, describing the scene as “horrific brutality.” Chef José Andrés talks about what is going on in Ukraine.Guests: José Andrés & Dr. Leana Wen.Airdate: April 18, 2022 To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Given Bucha, and Borodianka, the leveling of Mariupol, attacks on hospitals, and use of anti-personnel weapons on civilians, it is not hard to make a case that Russian tactics in Ukraine amount to war crimes on a scale not seen in Europe since the atrocities in the former Yugoslavia. But is how realistic is it to expect to hold Vladimir Putin directly accountable? Perspective from Sir Geoffrey Nice, who led the prosecution of Slobodan Milosevic, at The Hague. Also, Clarissa Ward brings us an update to a story of an 86 year-old woman who was stuck in Ukraine.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

International Criminal Court chief prosecutor Karim Khan visited the Ukrainian towns of Bucha and Borodyanka this week, where mass graves and murdered civilians were discovered in early April following the Russian withdrawal from northern Ukraine. “Ukraine is a crime scene. We’re here because we have reasonable grounds to believe that crimes within the jurisdiction of the ICC are being committed. We have to pierce the fog of war to get to the truth,” Khan said after visiting Bucha. Also, the Russian warship Moskva has sunk, Russian state news agency TASS reported, citing a statement from the Russian Ministry of Defense. There have been conflicting accounts emerging about an incident involving the warship in the Black Sea on Wednesday. Retired Brigadier General Peter Zwack, a former U.S. defense attaché to Russia and retired Lieutenant General Mark Hertling talk about what this means for Russia.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The man suspected of shooting 10 people on a Brooklyn subway train called in a tip to Crime Stoppers Wednesday afternoon essentially telling police he saw his face on the news and knew he was wanted, two law enforcement sources tell CNN. In the call, the suspect said he was in a McDonald’s on the Lower East Side, the sources said. Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe talks about why the suspect may have made the call. Also, President Biden took new action today to bolster Ukraine's defenses against the next phase of Russia's invasion. Retired Major General Dana Pittard talks about this new $800 million security assistance package and what it could mean for Ukraine.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The NYPD has identified Frank R. James as a “person of interest” in the investigation of the Brooklyn subway shooting. They believe he rented a U-Haul van whose keys were found at the scene. Police are investigating whether he has any connection to the shooting and have not named him as a suspect. Ten people were shot Tuesday morning and at least 13 others injured when a suspect opened smoke grenades on a train and fired a gun 33 times. Hourari Benkada says he was sitting next to the shooter and was shot in the back of his knee. He joins AC360 from his hospital bed and describes the terrifying moment he realized he was hit by a bullet. Plus, President Biden says it’s “become clearer” that Russian President Vladimir Putin is committing “genocide” in Ukraine. CNN Chief International Correspondent Clarissa Ward is in Dnipro, Ukraine and tells AC360 what she saw when she left Kyiv earlier in the day.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Russian President Vladimir Putin tapped a general known as the “butcher of Syria” when he ran operations there as the focus shifts to Eastern Ukraine. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky said his country is “ready” for a major Russian offensive in the east. CNN Chief White House Correspondent Kaitlan Collins tells AC360 how the Biden administrations is responding to Gen. Alexander Dvornikov’s appointment. Plus, CNN Chief International Correspondent Clarissa Ward spent time in two Ukrainian towns liberated from Russian forces. She shows AC360 the carnage left behind and how local residents are trying to clean up the destruction.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

At least 50 people, including five children, were killed and nearly 100 more were injured at an eastern Ukraine train station after Russian forces carried out a missile strike. Nate Mook is the CEO of World Central Kitchen and was close to the scene of the attack where he was helping feed evacuees in Kramatorsk. He joins AC360 and describes the scene of missile strike “catastrophic” and says it was a “direct attack on innocent civilians.” Plus, two days after the 2020 election Donald Trump Jr. texted then-chief of staff Mark Meadows ideas for overturning the results before it was called. CNN Congressional Correspondent Ryan Nobles tells Anderson Cooper what else was in the text message from the former President’s eldest son. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

German’s foreign intelligence service told a parliamentary committee that it had intercepted transmissions from Russian troops talking about shooting Ukrainian soldiers and civilians, a source with knowledge of the meeting said. That may be evidence of the Russians committing war crimes, something Moscow has denied. CNN Chief International Correspondent Clarissa Ward brings AC360 to Chernihiv, Ukraine, which has been completely cut off from the rest of the country with no food and very little water. Plus, in a historic 53-47 vote, the Senate confirmed Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court making her the first Black woman to sit on the highest court in the country. Anita Hill is a professor of social policy, law and women’s studies at Brandeis University and testified more than 30 years ago before the Senate Judiciary Committee about allegations of sexual harassment she made against then Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas. She tells Anderson Cooper how important Jackson’s confirmation is both politically and culturally.  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

President Biden says “major war crimes” are being discovered in Ukraine as Russian forces retreat from areas around Kyiv. The White House announced new sanctions on Russia’s largest financial institutions and individuals with ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin, including his two adult daughters. Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Steven Pifer tells Anderson Cooper if he thinks the new sanctions will impact Putin’s ability to wage war. Plus, Polish President Duda says it’s “hard to deny” genocide in Ukraine after images came to light from cities like Bucha showing civilians brutally killed. CNN Chief Political Correspondent Dana Bash brings AC360 an exclusive interview with President Duda where he talks about how his country will continue to support Ukraine.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky gave a graphic account of the situation in his country in his remarks to the UN Security Council saying Russians killed civilians in Bucha for “pleasure” and “there is not a single crime they would not commit there.” Former Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel joins AC360 to discuss if he thinks the U.S. level of involvement on the ground should change. Plus, Chef José Andrés and his World Central Kitchen crew were one of the first humanitarian efforts inside Bucha. He tells Anderson Cooper about delivering meals to residents and how appreciative they were.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says Ukraine wants to “show the world” what happened in Bucha and his country “will not pause” until it finds those who are responsible. Shocking images show civilian bodies with gunshot wounds to their heads and hands tied. Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby tells Anderson Cooper whether the images of the brutal attacks on the Ukrainian citizens changes the U.S. position on the war. Plus, Russia claims Ukrainians faked a video from Bucha showing bodies in the streets but satellite images show the bodies had been there for weeks while the town was under Russian control. David Remnick is an editor for The New Yorker and won a Pulitzer Prize for his book on the Soviet Union. He joins AC360 to discuss what Russian President Vladimir Putin could be thinking.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Russia is accusing Ukraine of orchestrating an attack on a fuel depot inside Russian territory but CNN is unable to verify Russian claims that the fire was caused by an air strike from Ukrainian helicopters. The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense has neither confirmed nor denied the attack. Retired Maj. Gen. Dana Pittard joins AC360 to discuss who he thinks is responsible for the attack. Plus, buses rescue nearly 800 people originally from the besieged city of Mariupol. CNN Senior International Correspondent Ivan Watson tells AC360 what the evacuees can expect.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

President Joe Biden says there’s some indication Russian President Vladimir Putin seems to be “self-isolated” and has either fired some advisers or put them under house arrest. Biden did add he didn’t want to put “too much stock in that” because they “don’t have that much hard evidence.” Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor joins AC360 to discuss why he thinks Putin is "divorced from reality."  Plus, CNN Chief International Anchor Christiane Amanpour tells AC360 about what’s happening in the fight for Kyiv.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Russian forces continue to conduct full-scale armed aggression against Ukraine just a day after Moscow said it would “drastically reduce” its military assault. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said negotiations with Russia are “only words, without anything concrete.” Lesia Vasylenko is a Ukrainian Member of Parliament. She joins AC360 to explain why she doesn’t believe anything Russian President Vladimir Putin says. Plus, U.S. senators received a classified briefing about the war in Ukraine. Independent Sen. Angus King was in the briefing and he shares with Anderson Cooper why he believes this is a “crucial period that we’re moving into now.”To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

A U.S. official says “no one should be fooled by Russia’s announcements” that they are scaling back their military operations in Ukraine and should brace for more aggression instead. CNN’s Chief International Anchor Christiane Amanpour is in Kyiv and joins AC360 to give an update on what she’s seeing and hearing in the capital city. Plus, Anderson Cooper checks in with Olena Gnes, who’s been hiding in a Kyiv shelter with her three kids while her husband fights the Russian forces.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

President Biden refused to walk back his comments about Russian President Vladimir Putin saying he was “expressing my outrage” but not making a policy change. Over the weekend, Biden said Putin “cannot remain in power” which caught American and international officials off-guard. Washington Post Columnist Max Boot joins AC360 to discuss the President’s comments. Plus, photojournalist Juan Arredondo was injured in an attack that also killed award-winning American documentarian Brent Renaud. In an exclusive interview, Arredondo tells Anderson Cooper about the terrifying moments when he realized he got shot and how he found out that he lost his friend.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Ukrainian forces have retaken towns and defensive positions on Kyiv’s eastern outskirts. A U.S. defense officials tells CNN Russian forces have stopped “any interests in terms of ground movements” towards the capital city. Retired Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling is a former Army Commanding General for Europe and the Seventh Army. He joins Anderson Cooper to discuss the Ukrainian’s territory gains and the Russian military strategy. Plus, CNN’s Senior International Correspondent Ivan Watson visited a children’s ward hospital in Zaporizhzhia. He tells AC360 the story of a little girl who was shot in the face by a Russian soldier while trying to flee her home with her family.Guests: Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling (Ret.), Ivan Watson.Airdate: March 25, 2022To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Ukrainian forces appear to have retaken territory east of Kyiv as intense combat continues north of the capital in Irpin. Mariupol has been one of the most devastated cities with videos showing deserted, debris-filled streets, blown-out cars and destroyed buildings. Yuliia Karpenko and her family finally decided to flee after their apartment building was hit. She tells Anderson Cooper her home "has burned down so badly" and there's "nothing left." Plus, Ukraine tells the U.S. it needs 500 Javelin anti-tank missiles and 500 Stringer anti-aircraft missiles per day. Retired Gen. David Petraeus is the former Head of U.S. Central Command and was the director of the CIA under President Obama. He joins AC360 to discuss how Ukraine can keep control of their land and says they are "fighting to the last soldier."Guests: Yuliia Karpenko Gen. David Petraeus (Ret.) Airdate: March 24, 2022To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

A senior U.S. defense official says Ukrainians have managed to push back Russian forces about 34 miles away from Kyiv’s city center even though Russian forces appear to be “digging in” and “establishing defensive positions.” CNN Senior International Correspondent Sam Kiley tells Anderson Cooper what it’s been like in Kyiv in recent hours and says, “things are going relatively well for the Ukrainians at the moment.” Plus, the U.S. government has formally declared Russia’s military has committed war crimes in Ukraine. It remains to be seen, however, whether there will be any accountability for those accused of carrying out the alleged crimes, and whether Russian President Vladimir Putin himself will be forced to bear any responsibility. David Remnick is an editor for The New Yorker and won a Pulitzer Prize for his book on the Soviet Union. He joins AC360 to discuss Putin’s inner circle and his decision-making process.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky gave an update on talks with Russia and said the “difficult negotiations” continue and added that the southern port city of Mariupol is “just ruins like Armageddon.” Ukrainian Member of Parliament Lesia Vasylenko tells Anderson Cooper whether she thinks there's any room for compromise and why giving up land would be "putting the world at risk."  Plus, Democratic Senate Judiciary Committee member Amy Klobuchar joins AC360 to discuss day two of confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says the city of Mariupol is “reduced to ashes,” but the city will “survive.” One Ukrainian officer inside the city said “bombs are falling every 10 minutes.” CNN Senior International Correspondent Ivan Watson introduces AC360 to a few residents who were able to escape. Plus, Anderson Cooper speaks to Washington Post photojournalist Heidi Levine about the bravery of the women she’s encountered while reporting from the front lines of the war.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

A senior U.S. defense official tells CNN that Russian forces have launched “more than 1,080 missiles” since the beginning of their invasion. Ukraine’s military says six missiles were fired at Lviv, the western city near Poland’s border that has been relatively untouched. Retired Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling tells AC360 this is likely to become a battle of the “will of the two sides” and how much damage they can sustain until they give up. Plus, the mayor of Melitopol was detained by armed men in the Russian-occupied city on March 11. Mayor Ivan Fedorov joins AC360 days after being rescued by the Ukrainian government to discuss his abduction and says if Ukraine doesn’t win this war, Russia will attack Europe and the rest of the world.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Ukrainian officials say survivors are beginning to emerge from the bombed Mariupol theater where hundreds of people were believed to be sheltering. UK intelligence suggests that Russia’s invasion has largely stalled and forces are resorting to older, less precise weapons which could lead to more civilian causalities. James Clapper is a retired Air Force Lieutenant General and the former Director of National Intelligence. He joins AC360 to discuss where the Russians stand militarily and what they could be planning. Plus, Russian shelling hit a Kharkiv market, one of the largest in the world, and set off a series of fires. VICE News Correspondent just returned from Ukraine’s second largest city. She tells Anderson Cooper about the devastation and level of destruction she witnessed.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The Mariupol City Council says a theater where hundreds were believed to be sheltering was bombed and sustained heavy damage. The bomb shelter’s entrance is blocked by rubble and the fate of those inside is still “unknown.” CNN International Security Editor Nick Paton Walsh joins AC360 to give an update on the bombing and says the intense shelling has made it hard for rescuers to help any survivors. Plus, President Biden said he thinks Russian President Vladimir Putin is a “war criminal.” In an exclusive interview, Karim Khan, the chief prosecutor at the International Criminal Court, tells Anderson Cooper that he has come to Ukraine to investigate any alleged Russia war crimes.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

CNN’s Anderson Cooper is on the ground in Ukraine with International Security Editor Nick Paton Walsh. They discuss the struggles of covering a war when one side is deliberately lying about the reality on the ground and his approach to talking to people experiencing the worst moments of their lives. To hear future episodes of Tug of War, find it and listen wherever you get your podcasts.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

An attack near Kyiv left two members of a Fox News crew dead and a correspondent severely injured. Longtime war photojournalist Pierre Zakrzewski and Oleksandra "Sasha" Kuvshynova, an Ukrainian journalist who was working as a consultant for the network, were killed. Correspondent Benjamin Hall was seriously inured and is still in the hospital. CNN’s Chief International Correspondent Clarissa Ward was a friend of Zakrewski and has been reporting from Kyiv since the Russians invaded Ukraine. She joins AC360 to remember Zarkrzewski and talk about the "tremendous joy" in his heart.  Plus, President Biden is expected to unveil a new package of military assistance for Ukraine, including antitank missiles as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to address U.S. members of Congress Wednesday. Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger tells Anderson Cooper why he commends what the Biden administration has done for Ukraine so far but says "there's a lot more to do."To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Pentagon spokesperson John Kirby said the airspace over Ukraine remains “contested” and warned that it “appears as if the Russians are broadening their target set.” A senior U.S. defense official tells CNN that Russian forces haven’t encircled Kyiv yet but they’re trying. Marie Yovanovitch is a former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine. She joins AC360 to discuss whether she thinks the U.S. is doing enough to help Ukraine. Plus, Los Angeles Times photojournalist and foreign correspondent Marcus Yam has been bringing the horror and tragedy of the war to the world through his photos. He tells Anderson Cooper how tense things are on the outskirts of Kyiv and what he’s been seeing.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Russian airstrikes hit a large military base near the Poland border, killing 35 people and leaving more than 130 in the hospital. Retired Gen. Wesley Clark tells Anderson Cooper why Russia would be targeting that military base. Plus, Russian Pro-Democracy Leader Garry Kasparov joins AC360 to discuss if he thinks Russia President Vladimir Putin wants a conflict with NATO.Airdate: March 13, 2022Guests: Gen. Wesley Clark (Ret.) & Garry Kasparov  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Repeated shelling was heard early Saturday in Ukraine’s capital. This comes as Russia intensifies and broadens the war, hitting cities in the western Ukraine, closer to NATO territory. Many of these places that have suffered repeated attacks are without power and water. If that didn't make rescue efforts complicated enough, CNN Chief International Correspondent Clarissa Ward talked with a woman, who lives in America, and was desperate to find her mother, who lived just outside Kyiv. She tells Anderson the story.  And former Defense Secretary William Cohen joins Anderson to talk about U.S. and NATO efforts at supporting Ukraine.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Mariupol’s mayor says civilians continue to be targeted just days after the Russians bombed a maternity hospital that killed at least three people, including a child. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky called the attack "proof of a genocide.” CNN’s Chief International Correspondent Clarissa Ward is in Kyiv and gives AC360 an update on the evacuation efforts and how far Russian forces are from the city center. Plus, the White House is warning Russia may use chemical weapons in Ukraine. Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy is a member of the Foreign Relations Committee. He tells Anderson Cooper the United States “should be focused on helping the Ukrainians but staying out of direct conflict with Russia.”To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Mariupol authorities have accused the Russians of bombing a children’s and maternity hospital where President Volodymyr Zelensky said after the attack that kids were trapped in the rubble. Retired Brig. Gen. Mark Kimmett tells Anderson Cooper what he thinks the Ukrainians need the most to fight back against the Russian attacks. Plus, ITV’s Dan Rivers brings AC360 the horrors of the siege of Kharkiv through one of its resident’s eyes. Anastasia Paraskevova shows the world how the constant fear and uncertainty forced her and her family to flee their home.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the UK House of Commons saying “we will not give up” and “we will fight until the end” as at least 21 civilians, including two children, were killed in a Russian airstrike in the Ukrainian city of Sumy. CNN’s Chief International Correspondent Clarissa Ward joins AC360 to give an update on the evacuation efforts in some of the Kyiv suburbs as many remain without food, power and heat. Plus, Lynsey Addario is a photojournalist for The New York Times and has been showing the world what is happening to innocent civilians. She tells Anderson Cooper what she’s been seeing and how important it is to trust your instincts.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Ukrainian President Zelensky told the world he’s “not afraid of anyone” as the Russian onslaught continues and more civilians are being killed. Ukraine has yet to agree to a Russia proposed ceasefire in five cities that would begin Tuesday at 10 a.m Moscow time. CNN’s Chief International Correspondent Clarissa Ward joins AC360 from Kyiv where Ukrainians are crowding the train station to leave their city and in some cases, their families behind. Plus, Anderson Cooper checks in again with Olena Gnes, who’s been in a Kyiv shelter for nearly two weeks with her three children while her husband is fighting the Russian forces.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

A senior defense official tells CNN that Russia has fired a total of 600 missiles since its invasion of Ukraine began and has 95% of its amassed firepower in the country. Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger tells Anderson Cooper why he supports the idea of a no-fly zone over Ukraine, something the U.S. is currently opposed to despite Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s pleas for one. Plus, an independent monitoring group says Russia has detained at least 4,640 people during protests today. Steve Hall is the former CIA Chief of Russia Operations. He joins AC360 to discuss Russian President Vladimir Putin’s history of suppressing public dissent and what his next move could be.Airdate: March 6, 2022Guests: Rep. Adam Kinzinger & Steve HallTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

U.S. and NATO officials warn Russia now appears poised to “bombard cities into submission” which could inflict significant civilian casualties. Retired Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling tells AC360 this isn’t only an attempt at “killing the civilian population” but also an attempt to just “eliminate the Ukrainian culture.” Plus, Anderson Cooper checks in again with Olena Gnes, who’s been in a Kyiv shelter for eight days with her three children while her husband is fighting the Russian forces.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

There’s a fire at Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant and at one point the country’s foreign minister said the Russian army is “firing from all sides.” Fighting has now stopped, and background radiation levels are currently normal, according to plant spokesman Andrii Tuz. Graham Allison is a nuclear policy expert and a professor at Harvard Kennedy School. He joins AC360 to discuss how worried Ukrainians and the world should be. Plus, Russian President Vladimir Putin said the war in Ukraine is “going according to plan” as France gave a chilling warning that the “worst is yet to come.” Retired Gen. Wesley Clark is the former NATO Supreme Allied Commander. He tells Anderson Cooper what he thinks the Russian strategy could be. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

U.S. officials warn that Russia’s strategy in its war on Ukraine will start to target civilians and seek a “slow annihilation” of Ukraine’s army. Ukrainian forces have been able to hold their ground while maintaining control of Kyiv and other major cities except the city of Kherson, which appears to have fallen to the Russians. Retired Gen. David Petraeus is the former Head of U.S. Central Command and was the CIA Director under President Obama. He joins AC360 to discuss the Russian military strategy and how he thinks they’ll try to take control of Kyiv. Plus, Olena Gnes has been hiding in a shelter with her three children for six days while her husband is out fighting the Russian forces. She tells Anderson Cooper about returning to her home for an hour to get more clothes and to shower and how afraid her children were to leave the shelter. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Concern mounts across Ukraine as Russia continues its increasingly aggressive bombing campaign after a large explosion destroyed a government building in central Kharkiv. In a CNN exclusive interview, CNN Senior International Correspondent Matthew Chance spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. He asked Zelensky whether he's concerned if Russia will double down on its military operations, and tells Anderson Cooper about the toll this war has taken on the Ukrainian president. Plus, in this special edition of AC360, CNN's Jake Tapper examines the priorities of President Biden's first State of the Union address. He sits down with CNN Chief Political Correspondent Dana Bash, CNN Senior Political Correspondent Abby Phillip, and CNN Chief White House Correspondent Kaitlan Collins.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

U.S. officials fear the worst is yet to come in the capital of Ukraine as they warn Russian President Vladimir Putin could increase the intensity of the attack. CNN’s Chief International Correspondent Clarissa Ward is in Kyiv and tells AC360 what she’s been seeing and hearing. Plus, according to satellite images, the Russian convoy near Kyiv is more than 40 miles long. People in the capital city have been taking shelter for days. Olena Gnes is a mom to three children and has been hiding in a makeshift bomb shelter since last Thursday without her husband who is volunteering to fight the Russians. She tells Anderson Cooper how she’s explaining what is happening to her kids and why she decided to stay in Ukraine.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Explosions are seen and heard in Kyiv and clashes are underway in an eastern suburb of the Ukrainian capital. This comes as the President of Ukraine confirms Russian forces are closing in on the city and warns “the fate of Ukraine is being decided right now.” Anderson talks with CNN Chief International Correspondent Clarissa Ward who is on the ground in Kyiv.  And, as Russia continues its assault on Ukraine, the White House announced the U.S. will personally sanction Russian President Vladimir Putin and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. Democratic Congressman Jason Crow joins AC360 to give his take on the latest round of sanctions.  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Ukraine President Zelensky says he believes Russian sabotage groups have entered the capital of Kyiv and that they’ve marked him as “target number one” and his family as “target number two.” CNN’s Chief International Correspondent Clarissa Ward tells Anderson Cooper whether or not Zelensky plans to stay in Kyiv. Plus, President Biden announced new “strong” sanctions on Russia and said Putin “has committed an assault on the very principles that uphold global peace.” David Remnick is an editor for The New Yorker and the author of "Lenin's Tomb: The Last Days of the Soviet Empire.” He joins AC360 to discuss why Putin wants Ukraine.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Ukraine is on high alert after the U.S. warned an attack could be “imminent.” Several Ukraine airports closed as Ukrainian President Zelensky said the “trigger” for Russian invasion could happen at “any minute.” William Cohen served as the Secretary of Defense during the Clinton administration. He tells Anderson Cooper how far he thinks the Biden administration should go with sanctions against Russia. Plus, President Zelensky said he tried to call Russian President Putin but was unsuccessful. Steve Hall is the former CIA Chief of Russia. He joins AC360 to discuss what Putin’s rationale could be for invading Ukraine.Airdate: February 23, 2022Guests: William Cohen and Steve Hall.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

President Biden announced new sanctions to punish Moscow and described what is currently happening in Ukraine as “the beginning of a Russian invasion.” U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken also canceled his meeting with Russia's foreign minister. CNN’s Chief International Correspondent Clarissa Ward is in Kyiv, Ukraine. She tells AC360 Ukraine’s first choice is diplomacy but if that doesn’t work they plan to “fight for every inch” of their land. Plus, Senate Minority leader Mitch McConnell blamed the Biden administration’s “weakness” for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Maggie Haberman is the Washington correspondent for The New York Times. She joins AC360 to discuss McConnell’s comments and the Republican party’s view of Putin. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered troops into two separatist pro-Moscow regions in eastern Ukraine after recognizing their independence. The U.S. expects Russian troops to move into the Donbas region as soon as Monday evening or Tuesday for what Putin called a “peacekeeping” mission. Gen. Wesley Clark (Ret.) is the former NATO Supreme Allied Commander. He tells AC360 what he thinks will happen over the next several hours and days. Plus, the jury in the federal hate crimes trial of the three men convicted of murdering Ahmaud Arbery wrapped up its first day of deliberations. Keisha Lance Bottoms is the former mayor of Atlanta and is a CNN Political Commentator. She joins AC360 to discuss the trial and whether she thinks the prosecution did enough to prove their case.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

President Biden said he’s “convinced” Russian President Putin has decided to invade Ukraine and believes Russian forces could attack “in the coming week” or sooner. Fiona Hill is the former Senior Director for European and Russian Affairs on the National Security Council. She joins AC360 to discuss Biden’s comments and says the President sounds “pretty confident” Putin has made up his mind. Plus, the National Archives confirmed they’re talking to the Department of Justice since classified records were found in boxes at Mar-a-Lago after former President Trump had left office. Maggie Haberman is a Washington Correspondent for The New York Times and a CNN Political Analyst. She tells AC360 “there’s a lot of unanswered questions” surrounding the boxes and the documents in them.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

President Biden says he believes the likelihood of a Russian invasion of Ukraine is “very high” and could happen “within the next several days.” CNN’s Chief International Correspondent Clarissa Ward traveled to the Donbas Region of Ukraine. She joins AC360 to discuss why there was a sense of “angst and nervousness” when she was talking to people on the ground.  Plus, a judge ruled that former President Trump and his two children, Ivanka and Donald Jr., must sit for depositions in the New York attorney general’s civil investigation of their business practices. Preet Bharara is a former U.S. attorney and a CNN Senior Legal Analyst. He tells AC360 whether he thinks the Trumps would win an appeal.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The U.S. says Russia has added 7,000 troops along the Ukraine border, directly contradicting Moscow’s claims they’ve been pulling back its forces. Gen. Wesley Clark (Ret.) is a former NATO Supreme Allied Commander. He tells AC360 he “absolutely” thinks the addition of troops increases the likelihood of a Russian invasion. Plus, a six-year-old girl, who has been missing since 2019, was found hidden underneath a wooden staircase with her noncustodial mother. At age 14, Elizabeth Smart was abducted from her home and found nine months later. She’s now a child safety activist. She joins AC360 to discuss her own experience after being found and how important it is to never give up hope.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

President Biden warned that if Russia invades Ukraine the human costs will be “immense” over a “war without cause or reason.” Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling (Ret.) is a former U.S. Army Commanding General for Europe and the Seventh Army. He tells AC360 why he isn’t convinced Putin is going to launch a “large scale” attack on Ukraine. Plus, the House committee investigating the January 6 attack on the Capitol issued subpoenas to six more people, further digging into illegitimate electors from key swing states that former President Trump lost. Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs joins AC360 to discuss the subpoenas and why it’s so important to have people at every level who are “going to continue to uphold the will of the voters.”To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The U.S. is closing its embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine as officials have warned Russia is “clearly advancing their ability to invade” and could launch an invasion as soon as this week. Steven Pifer is a former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine. He tells AC360 he takes the embassy closing as the U.S.’s assessment that there’s a “real possibility the Russian military may go into Ukraine.” Plus, former President Trump’s long-time accounting firm informed the Trump Organization that nearly 10 years’ financial statements are unreliable and they would no longer be their accountants. Conservative lawyer George Conway joins AC360 to explain why he says this is “worse for him than getting impeached twice.”To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

President Biden plans to speak with Russia President Putin tomorrow as the U.S. is warning that Russia could invade Ukraine “at any time.” National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan is urging Americans in Ukraine to leave in the “next 24 to 48 hours.” Steve Hall is the former CIA Chief of Russia Operations. He joins AC360 to discuss what type of intelligence the U.S. may have received to make the officials send out that type of warning. Plus, a Canadian judge has issued an injunction that allows police to end the ongoing blockade at the busiest international crossing in North America where protesters have been objecting to Covid-19 restrictions. Former Department of Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson tells AC360 whether the U.S. should be worried about copycat protests.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Anderson reveals some big news: He, along with his best friend and former partner Benjamin, welcomed Sebastian Luke Maisani-Cooper to the world. Sebastian joins big brother Wyatt, who is turning two in April. The AC360 team sends a big congratulations to Anderson and his entire family!To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The National Archives has asked the Department of Justice to investigate former President Trump’s handling of White House documents. The New York Times is reporting the Archives found possible classified material in some of the boxes returned to them by the former President. Rep. Adam Schiff is a member of House Select Committee investigating the January 6 attack on the Capitol. He tells AC360 the DOJ should look at the allegations “very seriously and investigate them” if there were classified materials in the boxes. Plus, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced she’s lifting the statewide mask-or-vaccine mandate for indoor businesses starting tomorrow as many other states have made similar announcements. CNN’s Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta joins AC360 to discuss the growing list of states getting rid of mandatory masking and whether he thinks it’s too soon.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The two Republican leaders in Congress are at odds over the Republican National Committee’s resolution that formally censured Reps. Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger for serving on the House committee that’s investigating the January 6 attack on the Capitol. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said the committee shouldn’t be "singling out members of our party who may have different views from the majority.” Mike Shields is a former RNC chief of staff. He joins AC360 to discuss Sen. McConnell’s comments. Plus, CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky says now is “not the moment” to drop mask mandates in schools as some states, including Connecticut and New Jersey, have announced they won’t require students and teachers to wear masks in just weeks or next month. Dr. Richard Besser is the former acting CDC director. He tells AC360 it’s a tricky balancing act between keeping kids safe and getting some sense of normalcy back.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

President Biden said it would be a “gigantic mistake” for Russian President Vladimir Putin “to move on Ukraine.” During a meeting at the White House, Biden and the German chancellor said both nations and NATO allies continue to pursue “diplomatic resolutions” with Russia. Jill Dougherty is the former CNN Moscow Bureau Chief and is an adjunct professor at Georgetown University. She tells AC360 what she thinks Putin’s next move will be. Plus, a number of states have set timelines for ending their school mask mandates as the number of Covid-19 cases continues to decrease. Dr. Leana Wen is an emergency room physician and the former Baltimore Health Commissioner. She joins AC360 to discuss whether she thinks now is the right time to relax restrictions. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Former Vice President Mike Pence called out his former boss by name on Friday, saying that "President (Donald) Trump is wrong" in claiming that Pence had the right to overturn the 2020 election on January 6, 2021. George Conway joins Anderson to discuss what Pence said and the future of the Republican party. And just four months after its debut, Wordle may be the hottest online game of 2022. It is so popular that The New York Times announced this week it bought Wordle from its creator, for an undisclosed price of at least a million dollars.Among those now devoted to the five-letter, six-attempt mystery: Monica Lewinsky. Anderson speaks with the Vanity Fair Contributing Editor and Producer who writes about her fascination with the game, in a new piece for the magazine, titled: "Why Wordle Is Our New Favorite Thing to Do in Bed in the Morning."To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

President Biden traveled to New York City to talk about his administration’s efforts to combat gun violence. The visit came less than two weeks after two NYPD officers were fatally shot on the job. The President met with local, state and federal authorities including New York City Mayor Eric Adams, a retired NYPD police captain. He joins AC360 to discuss his meeting with Biden and says “we need the federal government to stop the flow of guns into our cities across America.” Plus, former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores is suing the NFL and its 32 teams, accusing them of racial discrimination. NBA Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar tells Anderson Cooper why he thinks there’s such a lack of diversity in management and head coaching positions in the NFL.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

President Joe Biden formally approved the deployment of 3,000 U.S. troops to Eastern Europe, a show of support to NATO allies with tens of thousands Russian troops on the Ukraine border. Leon Panetta is a former Secretary of Defense and CIA Director during the Obama administration. He tells Anderson Cooper why he thinks it’s the “right move.” Plus, ABC News suspended “The View” host Whoopi Goldberg after she apologized for saying the Holocaust was “not about race.” Rabbi Jeffrey Myers survived the deadliest anti-Semitic attack in U.S. history when a gunman killed 11 members of his Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh. He joins AC360 to discuss the rise of anti-Semitism in the country.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Pfizer and BioNTech are asking for emergency use authorization for their two doses of the Covid-19 vaccine for children ages 6 months to 5 years. The FDA is set to meet on February 15 to discuss whether or not to authorize the vaccine for those children under 5. Former CDC Director Dr. Tom Frieden joins AC360 to discuss why he is cautiously optimistic about the next few months on the Covid front. Plus, CNN’s Chief International Correspondent Clarissa Ward got rare access to the Ukrainian front lines where just 20 miles away, thousands of Russian troops have gathered with tanks and other armor. She tells Anderson Cooper about the little sense of urgency she’s seeing from the Ukrainian troops.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Former President Trump has publicly admitted that he wanted then-Vice President Pence to overturn the 2020 election and claimed Pence did “have the right” to do so. Harvard law school professor Laurence Tribe tells Anderson Cooper why he thinks the government should indict the former President. Plus, Marc Short, former Vice President Mike Pence’s chief of staff, testified in front of the House select committee investigating January 6 in response to a subpoena. Short was with Pence at the Capitol the day of the insurrection. Olivia Troye is the former Homeland Security, Counterterrorism and Covid Task Force adviser to the former Vice President. She joins AC360 to discuss Short’s testimony and said he has “nothing to lose.”To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

President Biden said he will move U.S. troops to NATO countries in Eastern Europe in the “near term," as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley warned a Russia invasion of Ukraine would be “horrific” for the country and would result in “significant” causalities. Retired Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling is the former commanding general of the U.S. Army in Europe. He tells Anderson Cooper why he doesn’t think President Biden's statement is “significant at all.” Plus, the House committee investigating the January 6 attack on the Capitol has issued a subpoena for former Deputy White House Press Secretary Judd Deere. CNN’s Chief Political Analyst Gloria Borger joins AC360 to discuss what the committee is hoping to learn from him. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

A senior Ukrainian official tells CNN a phone call between President Biden and Ukrainian Zelensky “did not go well” as tensions continue to rise over a possible Russian invasion. A national security source disputed that claim and said the call was “long and serious” but “productive.” CNN’s Chief White House Correspondent Kaitlan Collins tells Anderson Cooper one thing is clear: nobody inside the White House knows what Putin is going to do. Plus, Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer officially announced his plans to retire after nearly 30 years on the bench. Biden said he expects to pick a nominee by the end of February who will be “worthy of Justice Breyer’s legacy of excellence and decency.”  Judge Vince Chhabria is a former law clerk for Justice Breyer. He joins AC360 to discuss the “giant” shoes his successor will have to fill.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer is expected to announce his retirement after serving nearly 30 years on the bench. The White House confirms President Biden stands by his commitment to nominate a Black woman to replace Breyer, a promise he first made on the debate stage in February 2020 when he was running for President. The next day, Democratic Rep. James Clyburn endorsed him, which ultimately helped Biden win his party’s nomination. The South Carolina congressman tells Anderson Cooper how important it was to have Biden’s word before backing the future President. Plus, Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced the United States has given Moscow its written response in hopes of deterring a Russian invasion of Ukraine. Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy is a member of the Foreign Relations Committee and recently traveled to Kyiv where he and a bipartisan delegation met with Ukraine’s president. He joins AC360 to discuss the U.S.’s response to Russia’s demands.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

President Biden told CNN he would consider personally sanctioning Russian President Putin if Russia invaded Ukraine, warning there would be “enormous consequences.” Steve Hall is the former CIA chief of Russia operations. He joins AC360 to discuss how difficult it is to predict Putin’s next move. Plus, a judge approved Michael Avenatti’s request to represent himself in the criminal trial against him. Prosecutors allege he defrauded Stormy Daniels by instructing her literary agent to send two of the four installments of the book advance that he helped negotiate to an account controlled by him. CNN Correspondent Kara Scannell tells Anderson Cooper whether or not Avenatti is expected to testify in his own defense and if he’ll cross-examine his former client. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The U.S. put as many as 8,500 troops on heightened alert for possible deployment to Eastern Europe as Russian troops remain at the Ukrainian border and tensions continue to rise. Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said the goal of sending military reinforcements would be to provide deterrence and to reassure allies. Gen. Wesley Clark joins AC360 to discuss what message the U.S. is sending to Vladimir Putin and Russia. Plus, an Atlanta-area district attorney will be allowed to seat a special grand jury to investigate former President Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election results in Georgia. The grand jury will allow Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to issue subpoenas to compel witnesses to testify and gather evidence—a step toward possible criminal charges. CNN’s Chief Legal Analyst Jeffrey Toobin says “this is a big problem for the former President” because it all starts with that “highly incriminating tape” where Trump appears to be trying to coerce the Georgia Secretary of State to commit an election fraud.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The House committee investigating the January 6 attack on the Capitol received more than 700 pages from the National Archives that former President Trump tried to block the panel from getting. Democratic Rep. Stephanie Murphy is a member of the committee. She joins AC360 to discuss what they’re hoping to learn from the documents and says “we have more work to do.”  Plus, the FBI revealed today that before taking his own life, Brian Laundrie wrote in a notebook he was responsible for the death of his fiancé Gabby Petito. The notebook was discovered near Laundrie’s remains back in October 2021. CNN National Correspondent Randi Kaye tells Anderson Cooper how the families are reacting to the FBI’s findings.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

A district attorney in Georgia who is investigating former President Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election has requested a special grand jury to gather evidence and compel witnesses to testify. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis wrote that her office has “received information indicating a reasonable probability that the State of Georgia's administration of elections in 2020, including the State's election of President of the United States, was subject to possible criminal disruptions.” Former federal prosecutor Jeffrey Toobin joins AC360 to discuss what this could mean for the former President.  Plus, the committee investigating the January 6 attack on the Capitol has asked former President Trump’s daughter and then-senior White House adviser Ivanka Trump for her “voluntary cooperation.” CNN’s Chief Domestic Correspondent Jim Acosta covered the Trump White House. He tells Anderson Cooper what he thinks the committee could learn by talking to the former President’s daughter.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

President Biden held a news conference to mark his first year in office and touted his administration’s vaccination efforts but admitted it’s been “a year of challenges.” The President acknowledged that the current voting rights legislation likely won’t pass but said “we’ve not run out of options yet and we’ll see how this moves.” Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar tells Anderson Cooper the bill is “needed right now with all of the suppression laws that are being passed across the country that will greatly hurt voters and make it hard for them to vote.”  Plus, the Supreme Court cleared the way for the House committee investigating the January 6 attack on the Capitol to get Trump White House records that could shed light on the attempt to overturn the election. CNN’s Chief Legal Analyst Jeffrey Toobin joins AC360 to discuss the court’s decision and says “it’s an extraordinary rebuke of the former President.”To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Sources tell CNN the House committee investigating the January 6 attack on the Capitol have subpoenaed and obtained phone records associated with Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr.’s fiancé Kimberly Guilfoyle. Both Eric Trump and Guilfoyle spoke at the rally that preceded the riot. Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe joins AC360 to discuss what the committee could learn from the phone records.  Plus, Ukraine has warned that Russia has “almost completed” its build-up of forces near the border, escalating fears that Moscow could launch an invasion at any time. Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy just got back from Kyiv where he and a bipartisan delegation met with Ukraine’s president. He tells Anderson Cooper it’s “incredibly important” that we make Russia understand that while there aren’t U.S brigades on the ground fighting Russian soldiers, “there is continued U.S. assistance.”To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Four people, including the rabbi of a Colleyville, Texas synagogue, were taken hostage by a man who was later killed by the FBI after all the hostages were released. The FBI said it’s investigating the incident as “a terrorism-related matter, in which the Jewish community was targeted.” The FBI and Department of Homeland Security are warning that faith-based communities “will likely continue” to be targets of violence. Michael Finfer is the President of Congregation Beth Israel. He joins AC360 to discuss how he was able to help the FBI with information during the hostage standoff.  Plus, on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, his family put pressure on Congress to pass voting rights legislation and said lawmakers who truly honor the late civil rights leader must stand on the right side of history. Democratic Rep. Hakeem Jeffries tells Anderson Cooper the voting rights bill isn’t dead and “we have to continue to press forward in the spirit and our of reverence and respect for the life and legacy of Dr. King.”To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Novak Djokovic was detained by Australian border authorities after his visa was revoked for a second time because he hasn’t been vaccinated against Covid-19. The tennis star is accused of providing false information on his Australian visa declaration, specifically that he hadn’t traveled in the 14 days before his arrival in the country. Former professional tennis player James Blake tells Anderson Cooper if Djokovic is allowed to stay in the country and compete in the Australian Open, how all this controversy could affect his game both physically and mentally. Plus, the founder of the Oath Keepers made his first appearance in court on seditious conspiracy charges. CNN’s Senior Investigative Correspondent Drew Griffin gives AC360 an in-depth look at Stewart Rhodes and his history of promoting the “big lie.”To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The Justice Department brought seditious conspiracy charges against 11 defendants, including the leader of the Oath Keepers related to the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Juliette Kayyem is a former assistant secretary at the Department of Homeland Security and a CNN National Security Analyst. She tells Anderson Cooper why the indictment is a “good news story.” Plus, the House committee investigating the January 6 riot issued four subpoenas to giant social media companies after they provided “inadequate responses” to the initial voluntary request for documents and information. Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin is a member of the committee. He joins AC360 to discuss the new subpoenas and says they’re interested in finding out “what exactly took place and what America needs to do to fortify our institutions” against another nightmare like the insurrection.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The House committee investigating the January 6 attack on the Capitol wants Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy to voluntarily provide information to the panel. The committee is seeking details about former President Donald Trump’s state of mind during the attack and in the weeks after. Norm Eisen was counsel to House Democrats during Trump’s first impeachment and is a former White House Ethics Czar under President Obama. He tells Anderson Cooper there’s “plenty for the committee to learn” from McCarthy but “whether he cooperates is another question.”  Plus, the CDC is expected to update its mask advice as many experts warn Americans should be wearing N95 and KN95 masks instead of cloth masks. Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders joins AC360 to discuss what he’s proposing in his new mask legislation.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

President Joe Biden delivered a forceful speech in Atlanta turning up the heat on senators to pass voting rights bills that have stalled in Congress saying “I’m tired of being quiet.” The President said he supports changing the Senate rules and eliminating the filibuster to get the voting rights legislation passed. Democratic Rep. James Clyburn joins AC360 to discuss Biden’s decision to make passing voting rights the next priority. Plus, Dr. Anthony Fauci hit back at Republican Sen. Rand Paul about the consequences of Covid-19 misinformation and said the Senator’s claims “kindles the crazies” and has led to direct threats against him and his family. Dr. Fauci tells Anderson Cooper that Sen. Paul is “making me polarized by saying things about me that are completely untrue.”To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

A federal judge in Washington, DC is questioning whether former President Trump is immune from liability relating to his supporters attacking the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. The judge brought up the two hours that the former President failed to speak up asking people to stop the violence saying "what do I do about the fact the President didn't denounce the conduct immediately?" Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell along with a group of House Democrats and Capitol Police officers were the ones who filed the three different lawsuits against the former President. The Congressman joins AC360 to discuss the judge's comments and says the purpose of pursuing the lawsuits is "accountability."  Plus, a judge in Melbourne, Australia ruled that tennis star Novak Djokovic should be released from detention and the government's cancellation of his visa be overruled after it was revoked last week when authorities said he didn't qualify for a Covid-19 vaccine medical exemption. James Blake is a former professional tennis player. He tells Anderson Cooper how the ordeal affects the sport of tennis.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Six former advisers to President Biden are calling for new measures to move toward a "new normal" with endemic Covid-19. Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel is a former member of Biden's Transition Covid-19 Advisory Board. He joins AC360 to discuss what the future of masking, testing and vaccines might look like, and says that Covid is "just not going to go away." Plus, all three men convicted in the murder of Ahmaud Arbery were sentenced to life in prison, with two having no possibility of parole. CNN National Correspondent Ryan Young joins Anderson Cooper to discuss the sentencing.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

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On the eve of the one-year anniversary of the January 6 attack on the Capitol, Attorney General Merrick Garland vowed to hold all perpetrators “accountable under law whether they were present that day or were otherwise criminally responsible for the assault on our democracy." Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff is a member of the House committee investigating the insurrection. He tells Anderson Cooper who he thinks the Justice Department should also be focusing on.  Plus, more than 340,000 students in Chicago are out of school as the teachers union and Chicago Public Schools try to reach an agreement on Covid-19 safety measures. Arthur Caplan is the director of the division of medical ethics at NYU Langone Medical Center. He joins AC360 to discuss the importance of children being in school.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The January 6 committee investigating the attack on the Capitol is asking for Fox News’ Sean Hannity’s voluntary cooperation with their investigation. The committee says it’s received “dozens” of his text messages sent to and from former Trump White House chief of staff Mark Meadows that suggest he had "advance knowledge regarding President Trump's and his legal team's planning for January 6th." Former Deputy FBI Director Andrew McCabe joins AC360 to discuss the committee’s request and says if Hannity doesn’t cooperate then he thinks they will have to subpoena him.  Plus, after criticism from medical experts, the CDC updated its Covid-19 isolation and mask guidance. Retired Admiral Brett Giroir, MD is the former HHS Assistant Secretary for Health under President Trump. He tells Anderson Cooper the guidelines “are confusing and lacking in content.”To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The FDA expanded the emergency use authorization for Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine boosters to children ages 12-15 as cases top 400,000 and hospitalizations surpass 100,000. Dr. Leana Wen is an emergency room physician and the former Baltimore health commissioner. She tells Anderson Cooper the Omicron variant is pushing hospitals “over the edge” because they were “already at the brink.”  Plus, the New York Attorney General’s office subpoenaed Ivanka Trump and Donald Trump Jr. as part of its civil investigation into whether the Trump Organization manipulated the value of its properties. Former U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara joins AC360 to discuss the investigation.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

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The U.S. reported a record high of Covid-19 cases for the third day in a row as pediatric hospitalizations reach an all-time high. Dr. Anthony Fauci said the country’s Omicron cases could peak by late January. Dr. Danny Benjamin is a distinguished professor of pediatrics at Duke University. He joins AC360 to explain why kids should remain in school and why it’s the safest place for children, even as cases continue to rise. Plus, Dr. Craig Spencer, the director of Global Health in Emergency Medicine at Columbia University Medical Center, joins AC360 to discuss whether he thinks the New Year’s Eve celebration in New York City’s Times Square should have been canceled because of the surge in coronavirus cases.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

A jury found Ghislaine Maxwell guilty on five of six counts related to her role in Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual abuse of minor girls between 1994 and 2004. She faces up to 65 years in prison. Former federal prosecutor and CNN Legal Analyst Jennifer Rodgers joins AC360 to discuss the verdict and explains why it was “a good day for justice.” Plus, the CDC predicts more than 44,000 new Covid-19 deaths over the next four weeks as cases continue to surge. The U.S. hit a seven-day average of 256,427 new coronavirus cases, blowing past the country’s previous record. Dr. James Phillips is the Chief of Disaster Medicine at George Washington University Hospital. He tells AC360 the rise in cases is “unlike anything” he’s ever seen, even at the peak of the prior surges.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

With rising Covid numbers, many people are concerned about what the next few weeks will be like. Andy Slavitt, former Biden White House Sr. Advisor for Covid Response, talks about what this all means.  And Harry Reid, the former Senate Majority Leader, passed away. CNN Senior Political Analyst David Gergen talks about Reid's legacy.  Plus, the National Football League (NFL) says legendary football coach and broadcaster John Madden has died. According to the NFL, Madden, 85, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday morning.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shortened the recommended time people should isolate when they’ve tested positive for Covid-19 from 10 days to five days if they don’t have symptoms. The CDC also shortened the recommended time for people to quarantine if they are exposed to the virus to a similar five days if they are vaccinated and often to no time if they are boosted. Doctors Leana Wen and Almaz Dessie talk about what this means and other possible concerns.  Plus, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont talks about steps his administration is taking to try to stop the spread of the virus.  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

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Former police officer Kim Potter was found guilty of first- and second-degree manslaughter in the fatal shooting of Daunte Wright. The jury deliberated for about 27 hours over the course of four days. Potter’s sentencing is scheduled for February 18, 2022. Jonathan Mason mentored Wright and was his high school adviser. He tells AC360 the verdict wasn’t justice for Daunte but “it’s accountability.” Plus, the CDC says healthcare workers who test positive for Covid-19 no longer need to isolate for ten days but can return to work after seven days if they are asymptomatic and test negative. Dr. Jerome Adams was the U.S. Surgeon General under former President Trump. He joins AC360 to discuss the latest CDC guidance and says “it’s a decision that’s been made necessary by the fact that the virus is spiraling out of control.”To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized Pfizer’s antiviral pill to treat Covid-19 as cases across the country continue to rise because of the Omicron variant. Both Washington, DC and New York state set a daily record for new coronavirus cases. Michael Osterholm is the director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota. He tells AC360 the number of cases right now is “really unprecedented in any respiratory pathogen” he has ever seen and warns “we may have more people hospitalized than we ever did with Delta.”  Plus, the jury in the trial of the former police officer Kim Potter ended its third day of deliberations without a verdict. Criminal defense attorney Sara Azari joins AC360 to discuss what could be holding up the jury.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

President Joe Biden said that people who are “not fully vaccinated” have “good reason to be concerned” as the Omicron coronavirus variant continues to spread rapidly throughout the United States. The President reassured those who are vaccinated and have gotten boosters that they have “much less reason to worry” and to feel comfortable with your holiday plans. CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky joins AC360 to discuss the rise in cases and whether it’s safe to gather with family and friends during the holidays.  Plus, the jury in the trial of former police officer Kim Potter asked for guidance "if they cannot reach a consensus.” Mark O’Mara is a criminal defense attorney and was George Zimmerman’s attorney. He tells AC360 what he thinks is holding the jury up from reaching a verdict. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

One day before President Biden addresses the nation on Covid, the CDC reports the Omicron variant of the virus is now the dominant strain of new cases in the United States.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The Delta variant continues to spread in the United States but CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky says the Omicron variant is "increasing rapidly" and expected "to become the dominant strain” in the coming weeks. New York state just reported its highest single-day Covid-19 case count since the beginning of the pandemic. Dr. Francis Collins is the director of the National Institutes of Health. He joins AC360 to discuss what people can expect in the coming weeks and months.  Plus, sources tell CNN members of the January 6 committee investigating the attack on the Capitol believe that former Texas Governor and Trump Energy Secretary Rick Perry was the author of a text message to then-White House chief of staff Mark Meadows the day after the 2020 election pushing “strategy” to undermine the results. Democratic Rep. Pete Aguilar is a member of that committee. He tells Anderson Cooper he thinks it’s “more important” to understand the White House chief of staff was “entertaining text messages” like these about “overturning the elections.”To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

President Joe Biden sent a grim warning that a “winter of severe illness and death” is ahead for the unvaccinated as the U.S. sees a sharp increase in Covid cases from both the Delta and Omicron variants. New York City’s positivity rate doubled in just four days with a medical adviser to the mayor saying “we’ve never seen this before.” Dr. Leana Wen is an emergency room physician and the former Baltimore health commissioner. She tells Anderson Cooper she urges people to be “extremely cautious” when gathering for the holidays.  Plus, a judge is allowing a major defamation case against Fox News to move forward after it was found the network’s coverage of election fraud after the 2020 election may have been inaccurate. CNN Chief Legal Analyst and former federal prosecutor Jeffrey Toobin joins AC360 to discuss the win by Dominion Voting and says “it’s a very big deal but it’s not a surprise.”To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, says there’s “no doubt” that fully vaccinated people will have breakthrough infections from the Omicron Covid variant. A study from the National Institutes of Health shows a third dose of Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine offers protection against the variant that’s 20 times better than the antibody of just two doses. CNN’s Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta tells Anderson Cooper just how important boosters are in the fight against both Delta and Omicron variants. Plus, President Joe Biden visited Kentucky to assess the damage from the deadly tornadoes and storms that devastated the area last weekend. Multiple states are in the path of another intense storm system moving from the Rockies into the Plains that is producing tornadoes and damaging winds. CNN Meteorologist Tom Sater gives AC360 an update on the severe weather and what states are in the path.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The House is expected to vote on whether to hold former Trump White House chief of staff Mark Meadows in contempt of Congress after he stopped cooperating with the January 6 committee investigating the attack on the Capitol. Dustin Stockton is a conservative activist and helped promote rallies leading up to January 6. He was subpoenaed by the committee and has been cooperating. He tells Anderson Cooper why he decided to comply with the subpoena.  Plus, the Omicron variant of coronavirus has been found in at least 32 states and Dr. Anthony Fauci says it’s likely to become the dominant strain in the U.S. Michael Osterholm is the director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota. He joins AC360 to discuss the recent surge in Covid-19 cases in the U.S. and says we’re witnessing a war between the “Delta variant and Omicron variant as to who’s going to become the king of the viral hill.”To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says the death toll now stands at 74 and 109 people are still unaccounted for after tornadoes tore through the state. Indianapolis Fire Department Division Chief Thomas Neal came to Kentucky to help and is leading the search and rescue efforts. He tells Anderson Cooper he has “high confidence” everyone is accounted for at a candle factory that was devastated by the tornado.  Plus, the January 6 committee investigating the attack on the Capitol unanimously voted to hold former President Trump’s chief of staff Mark Meadows in contempt of Congress after he stopped cooperating. Rep. Zoe Lofgren is a member of the committee. She joins AC360 to discuss why she voted to hold her former colleague in contempt.  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The CDC says most of the known Omicron variant cases in the U.S. have yielded mild symptoms and most had been vaccinated. The country is approaching 800,000 Covid-19 deaths, a number infectious disease expert Michael Osterholm predicted the country would reach in 18-months, back in April 2020. Osterholm is the director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota. He tells Anderson Cooper he thinks the number of coronavirus cases will “increase substantially” for at least the “next six to ten weeks.”  Plus, the Supreme Court left a Texas abortion law in place that bans the procedure after around six weeks of pregnancy. The justices did say abortion providers have the right to challenge the law in federal court. Wendy Davis is a former Democratic Texas state senator who blocked a 2013 anti-abortion bill in the state during a 13-hour filibuster. She joins AC360 to discuss the Supreme Court’s decision.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

After deliberating for more than nine hours over two days, a jury found Jussie Smollett guilty of five counts of disorderly conduct for making false reports to police that he was a victim of a hate crime in January 2019. Paul Callan is a criminal defense attorney and joins AC360 to discuss the verdict.  Plus, an appeals court rejected former President Trump’s effort to keep documents from the January 6 committee. Noah Feldman is a professor at Harvard Law School and was a witness for the prosecution in the first impeachment of the former President. He tells Anderson Cooper whether he thinks the Supreme Court will take up this case.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Former Trump White House chief of staff Mark Meadows is suing the House select committee investigating the January 6 attack on the Capitol and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Meadows is asking a federal court to block the enforcement of two subpoenas as the committee has signaled it would pursue a criminal contempt referral against him because of his refusal to sit for a deposition. Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff is a member of the committee. He tells AC360 he thinks it’s a “very superficial filing” and it’s meant to “obstruct and stall.”  Plus, former Vice President Mike Pence was in New Hampshire where he made a number of stops to talk to voters. CNN National Correspondent Randi Kaye tracked him down to ask a question many are wondering: if Donald Trump runs for president in 2024, will he still run? She joins AC360 to let us know his answer.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 formally subpoenaed the phone records for more than 100 people, including the former President’s one-time chief of staff Mark Meadows, who has stopped cooperating with the committee. Former Deputy FBI Director Andrew McCabe tells Anderson Cooper what kind of impact they could potentially have on the investigation.  Plus, in a new book by Meadows, it is revealed then-President Trump’s blood oxygen level dipped to a “dangerously low level” hours after he announced he had tested positive for Covid-19 back in October 2020. Dr. Craig Spencer contracted Ebola in 2014 after treating patients in West Africa and then-citizen Trump called him a “very selfish person” after he returned to New York. He is now the director of Global Health in Emergency Medicine at Columbia University Medical Center. Dr. Spencer joins AC360 to discuss just how sick he thinks the former President really was.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Marc Short, the former chief of staff to Vice President Mike Pence, is cooperating with the January 6 committee. Short remains one of Pence’s closest advisers and is a firsthand witness to many critical events the committee is investigating. Bob Woodward is an associate editor at the Washington Post and the co-author of the book “Peril.” He joins AC360 to discuss Short’s cooperation and says it “opens a big door.”  Plus, Michigan authorities executed a search warrant at the home of the man accused of helping the alleged school shooter’s parents. CNN Correspondent Adrienne Broaddus gives Anderson Cooper an update on the investigation.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The FBI, U.S. Marshals and a police fugitive team are searching for the Michigan high school shooting suspect’s parents, who were supposed to be arraigned on involuntary manslaughter charges. Oakland County prosecutor Karen McDonald joins AC360 to give an update on the search for the parents and says she has no idea where they are but is “confident they will be apprehended swiftly.”  Plus, Donald Trump’s former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows doubled down on the baseless claim the 2020 election was stolen and whitewashed the January 6 attack on the Capitol in his new book obtained by CNN. John Dean was the White House counsel for President Nixon. He tells Anderson Cooper whether Meadows writing about conversations he had with the former President undermines his claim of executive privilege. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

A CNN exclusive reveals Facebook sold ads promoting anti-vaccine messages and comparing the U.S. government’s response to Covid-19 to Nazi Germany. Ads were also sold that casted doubt on the result of the 2020 election and pushed political violence. Facebook whistleblower and former Facebook executive Frances Haugen tells Anderson Cooper in an exclusive interview that Facebook knows the “biases in the algorithms give the most rage for the least amount of dollars” to extreme content.  Plus, President Biden urged all Americans to get boosted as the U.S. joins a growing list of countries that have confirmed cases of the Omicron coronavirus variant. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul revealed there are five confirmed cases of the variant in her state. Dr. Ashish Jha is the Dean of the Brown University School of Public Health. He joins AC360 to discuss what we know and don’t know about the new Covid-19 variant. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The United States’ first confirmed case of the Covid Omicron variant has been identified in California. Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said the person was fully vaccinated and has “mild symptoms.” CNN’s Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta tells Anderson Cooper how soon we could see community spread. Plus, the 15-year-old boy accused of killing four students in an Oxford, Michigan school was charged as an adult with four counts of first-degree murder and terrorism. Several other people were injured in the shooting. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joins AC360 to discuss the tragedy and the charges against the alleged shooter.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

At least three teenagers were killed and eight people were injured in a shooting at a high school in Oxford, Michigan. The 15-year-old suspect, a sophomore at the school, was taken into custody after police responded to the shooting. Aiden Page is a senior at Oxford High School and barricaded in a classroom during the shooting. He tells Anderson Cooper about the moment he realized he was hearing gunshots.  Plus, the CDC is expanding surveillance at four U.S. international airports to look for the Omicron variant of Covid-19 in travelers. CNN’s Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta joins AC360 to discuss whether or not vaccines will help protect against the new variant.  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

As Omicron variant cases spread in other countries, there’s a rush to impose travel bans. At least 46 countries and territories have imposed travel restrictions from several African countries following the discovery of the variant. Japan and Israel have banned all foreign nationals from entering their countries. Late today, responding to the potential threat, and the word "potential" should be underscored here, the CDC amped-up its advice on vaccine boosters. The old word was that anyone 18 or older "may" get a booster. The new word they've chosen is "should." Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla joins Anderson to talk boosters, possible new versions of the vaccine and a pill the company has been testing to treat Covid.  Also, Tiger Woods says his days of being a full-time golfer are over. Anderson talks to Henni Koyack, the reporter who had an exclusive interview with the golf legend.  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

A Georgia jury has found all three men charged in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery guilty of murder and other charges. Gregory McMichael, Travis McMichael and William "Roddie" Bryan Jr. could possibly face life in prison without parole. Arbery's death sparked national outrage after a video of his shooting was made public. Arbery was jogging in Brunswick, Georgia, when he was fatally shot in 2020. Arbery’s aunt Theawanza Brooks joins to talk about the verdict.  Plus, as Americans are about to gather with family and friends for Thanksgiving, the CDC has an unsettling forecast on Covid-19. Officials there predict that the number of new Covid deaths and hospitalizations are likely to increase over the next four weeks. Previously, the forecast had been for a stable or possibly uncertain trend. President Biden's chief medical adviser, Dr. Anthony Fauci, joins AC360 to talk about safe practices for the holiday and what lies ahead. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

A jury has awarded more than $26 million in damages after finding White nationalists who organized and participated in the violent rally in Charlottesville, Virginia back in 2017 liable on a state conspiracy claim and other claims. Susan Bro’s daughter, Heather Heyer, was killed that day when a man sped his car through a crowd of counterprotesters. She tells AC360 the verdict “speaks volumes to trying to set things straight.”  Plus, the jury began deliberations in the trial of the three men accused of killing Ahmaud Arbery. Sara Azari is a criminal defense attorney. She joins AC360 to discuss the trial.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

At least five people were killed and at least 48 more were injured when an SUV plowed into a Christmas parade in Waukesha, Wisconsin. The police chief said the suspect is facing five counts of intentional homicide with more charges possible. Kelly Davis was at the parade where two of his children were marching. One of his kids was just barely missed by the SUV as it barreled through the crowd. He joins AC360 to describe the horrific scene and gives an update on how his children are doing.  Plus, the January 6 committee issued new subpoenas for five Trump allies, including Roger Stone and Alex Jones. Carrie Cordero is a CNN Legal Analyst and a senior fellow at the Center for a New American Security. She tells AC360 it’s “unlikely” they’ll be persuaded to cooperate but she thinks the committee is “doing everything” within its power to try and get that cooperation. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Kyle Rittenhouse, the teenager accused of killing two people and shooting another during unrest in Kenosha, Wisconsin in August 2020, was found not guilty on all charges. The 12-person jury deliberated for more than 25 hours over the course of four days. Former federal prosecutor Laura Coates joins AC360 to discuss the verdict.  Plus, President Biden was deemed “fit to successfully execute the duties of the President” after his first physical in office. CNN’s Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta tells Anderson Cooper about what he noticed when he read through the doctor’s report.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The defense teams for the three White men accused in Ahmaud Arbery’s killing rested after presenting their case for two days and calling seven witnesses, including one of the defendants. Arbery’s family has said he was out for a jog when he was shot and killed. Paul Callan is a criminal defense attorney and a former homicide prosecutor. He joins AC360 to discuss what to expect with closing arguments next week.  Plus, the jury in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial finished its third day of deliberations without a verdict. CNN’s Senior National Correspondent Sara Sidner tells Anderson Cooper about what one of the jurors requested and how the city of Kenosha is preparing for a possible verdict.  To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The House voted to censure Republican Rep. Paul Gosar of Arizona and remove him from his two committee assignments. Just two Republicans voted with Democrats to make Rep. Gosar the first sitting House member to be censured in more than 10 years. The Arizona Congressman was punished for posting a photoshopped anime video showing him appearing to kill Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and attacking President Joe Biden. Jonathan Karl is the chief Washington correspondent for ABC News and is the author of the new book “Betrayal: The Final Act of the Trump Show.” He tells Anderson Cooper when talking to lawmakers on the Hill for his book, “the way Republicans would talk about Gosar privately is entirely different” than the way they defended him today.  Plus, the jury in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial has ended the second day of deliberations without a verdict. Mark O’Mara is a criminal defense attorney and successfully defended George Zimmerman. He joins AC360 to discuss the ongoing deliberations.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The jury in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial wrapped its first day of deliberations without a verdict but did ask the judge for extra copies of the instructions. Rittenhouse is charged with five felonies. Laura Coates is a former federal prosecutor and a CNN Senior Legal Analyst. She tells Anderson Cooper whether the amount of time the jury deliberates favors one side or the other.  Plus, former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said he believed the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on January 6 was the result of former President Trump’s lie that the 2020 election was stolen. He joins AC360 to discuss his new book, “Republican Rescue” and says “I don’t” regret supporting Trump.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Jury deliberations in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial begin tomorrow following a day full of instructions and closing arguments in the case. Rittenhouse, who killed two people and wounded another during unrest in Kenosha, Wisconsin in August 2020, is charged with five felonies. Paul Callan is a criminal defense attorney and former homicide prosecutor. He tells Anderson Cooper what struck him is throughout the whole day you had “two very starkly different pictures of what happened that night.”  Plus, President Joe Biden signed the $1.2 trillion bipartisanship infrastructure package into law at a White House event with lawmakers from both parties. Ron Klain is the White House chief of staff. He joins AC360 to discuss the major legislative victory.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

A federal grand jury returned an indictment against former Trump adviser Steve Bannon for contempt of Congress. Bannon was charged with one count related to his refusal to appear for a deposition and another related to his refusal to produce documents. Joshua Green is the author of “Devil's Bargain: Steve Bannon, Donald Trump and the Storming of the Presidency.” He tells Anderson Cooper he thinks this indictment gives Bannon “an opportunity to publicly flaunt his loyalty to Trump.”  Plus, New York City Mayor-elect Eric Adams joins AC360 to discuss vigilantism and policing in America.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

A federal appeals court granted former President Trump’s request to pause the release of key White House records from his presidency to the House select committee investigating the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. The former President appealed a lower court’s decision that he can’t claim executive privilege to keep them secret. CNN Chief Legal Analyst Jeffrey Toobin tells Anderson Cooper what exactly this move by the court of appeals means for the House investigation.  Plus, the defense rested in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial after calling ten witnesses. The 18-year-old gave a tearful testimony in his own defense as he faces charges that he killed Anthony Huber and Joseph Rosenbaum and wounded Gaige Grosskreutz using an AR-15-style rifle during protests last summer following the police shooting of Jacob Blake. Grosskreutz joins AC360 to discuss Rittenhouse’s testimony and says it seemed “like a child being upset because they were caught, not upset because of what they had done wrong.”To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Kyle Rittenhouse, the armed Illinois teenager who killed two people and wounded another during unrest in Kenosha, Wisconsin, testified in his own defense during his trial on homicide charges. At one point, the 18-year-old broke down while describing the night of the shooting. He said under oath that he didn’t intend to kill anyone but agrees he used “deadly force.” Paul Callan is a criminal defense attorney and a former homicide prosecutor. He joins Anderson Cooper to discuss the defense’s decision to put Rittenhouse on the stand and says he was “very surprised at how remarkably effective he was as a witness.”  Plus, sources tell CNN the House committee investigating January 6 is interested in gathering information from at least five members of former Vice President Mike Pence’s inner circle. Jamie Gangel tells Anderson who the committee hopes to speak to and whether or not some Pence aides would be willing to cooperate. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The House committee investigating the Capitol insurrection issued ten more subpoenas to Trump allies, including Stephen Miller and Kayleigh McEnany. Robert Costa is a national political reporter for the Washington Post and the co-author of “Peril.” He joins Anderson Cooper to discuss the new batch of subpoenas and says it shows the committee is “casting a wide net.”  Plus, investigators are working to determine the causes of death of the eight people killed in a crowd at the Astroworld Festival in Houston. 18-year-old Ayden Cruz was at the concert where he climbed a camera platform and pleaded to stop the show. He tells Anderson about the moment he knew something was wrong and people were in serious danger. 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 issued six additional subpoenas to top Trump campaign associates, including Michael Flynn, John Eastman and Jason Miller. Republican Rep. Fred Upton voted to impeach then-President Trump following the January 6 riot and voted to hold Trump loyalist Steve Bannon in contempt. He tells Anderson Cooper why he thinks it’s important for people to cooperate with the select committee if they’re subpoenaed. Plus, a crowd surge at the Astroworld Festival in Houston killed eight people and injured dozens more. Concertgoers were crushed and trampled as waves of people moved toward the stage while headliner Travis Scott performed. Authorities say the criminal investigation could take weeks. Houston Fire Chief Samuel Peña joins AC360 to explain how something like this could happen and says “actions weren’t taken quickly enough.” To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

A vote is expected soon on the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill even though sources tell CNN roughly 20 progressives have said they will vote no.  Plus, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers confirmed he is unvaccinated against Covid-19 despite telling reporters in August that he was “immunized.”To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

House Democratic leaders were hoping for a vote on President Biden’s social safety net plan, but as of now a vote doesn’t seem imminent. Democratic Rep. Josh Gottheimer joins Anderson Cooper to discuss how close House Democrats are to a vote.  Plus, the chair of the House select committee investigating Jan. 6 told reporters that he signed about 20 subpoenas and they are going out “soon.”    To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Last night's elections and months of in-fighting over President Biden’s legislative agenda showed the divisions in the Democratic party. Rep. Pramila Jayapal, chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, joins Anderson Cooper to discuss what — and who — is to blame for the Democrats losing Virginia.  Plus, children ages 5 to 11 are now eligible to get Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine. U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy tells Anderson that now “many parents can take a sigh of relief.”   To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Tomorrow's election for the governor of Virginia could be one of the most consequential since the last presidential election, especially because of the implications it could have for the midterms next year. What could tomorrow mean for future elections?  Plus, two key conservative justices on the U.S. Supreme Court signaled today that they would allow abortion providers to challenge a Texas law that has virtually ended abortion in the state after six weeks of pregnancy. That would represent an important shift from a 5-to-4 ruling in September that allowed the law to go into effect. The justices must decide whether abortion providers in Texas and the Justice Department have the legal right to challenge the law which encourages citizens to sue anyone involved in an abortion.    To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The Virginia governor's race has potentially national implications. It is a dead heat between Democrat Terry McCauliffe and Republican Glenn Youngkin, the former governor versus the uneasy recipient of a Trump endorsement, with the former president a wildcard in the wings. CNN Senior Political Commentator David Axelrod and CNN Political Analyst and Axios Managing Editor Margaret Talev talk about the significance being attached to the race by Democrats for what it could foretell about next year's midterms. Plus, Pope Francis and President Biden, the world's two most powerful members of the Catholic faith, met today at the Vatican. After, Biden said Francis had told him he was pleased he was a "good Catholic," and that he should continue receiving communion, despite opposition from some conservative American bishops over his support for abortion. CNN Political Commentator and Former Massachusetts Democratic Congressman Joe Kennedy talks about the President's visit with the Pope.  Airdate: October 29, 2021 Guests: David Axelrod, Margaret Talev and Joe Kennedy.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Late today, House Democratic leaders pushed back a vote on the already Senate-approved infrastructure bill. Progressives are refusing to support it until Senate moderates sign off on the President's “Build Back Better” social and environmental legislation. White House Domestic Policy advisor and former UN Ambassador Susan Rice joins Anderson to talk about President Biden's agenda. Plus, Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn and Carl Cameron, the former chief political correspondent for Fox News, join Anderson to talk about Rupert Murdoch letting his media empire spread myths about the January 6 Capitol insurrection and election conspiracy theories. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The Santa Fe County Sheriff said a “live round” killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of “Rust.” District attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies said the investigation is ongoing, and prosecution will be initiated if facts and documents support charges. The DA and Sheriff Adan Mendoza both join AC360 to discuss the latest with the investigation. Plus, Democrats are expected to scrap paid family and medical leave from their economic and climate package. Rep. Pramila Jayapal is the chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. She tells Anderson Cooper “we haven’t drawn red lines but I just think that we need to be really thinking about what we are saying about the United States’ leadership with this bill.”To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Democratic party leaders have been working to reach an agreement and finalize a deal on President Joe Biden’s “Build Back Better” plan. The White House got on board with a proposal from Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren and others to prevent large, profitable corporations from paying nothing in federal taxes. Sen. Warren joins AC360 to discuss the latest on negotiations and says she’s feeling “optimistic.” Plus, FDA advisers voted to recommend Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11. Dr. Peter Hotez is the co-director of the Center for Vaccine Development at Texas Children’s Hospital. He tells Anderson Cooper “we learned this summer that Covid-19’s a very bad actor” in children of that age group and that’s why we need the vaccine.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Dave Halls, the assistant director on the movie “Rust” who handed a prop gun to Alec Baldwin before the fatal shooting last week, had been fired from a previous movie after a crew member was injured when a gun “unexpectedly discharged.” Court documents show the shot that killed Halyna Hutchins was fired as Baldwin was practicing drawing his gun. CNN National Correspondent Gary Tuchman has Larry Zanoff, a motion picture armorer and weapons safety specialist, walk us through the safety precautions that should be in place whenever there’s a weapon on a movie set. Plus, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg responded to the massive Facebook document dump saying “we are seeing a coordinated effort to selectively use leaked documents to paint a false picture of our company.” Scott Galloway is a marketing professor at the NYU Stern School of Business. He tells Anderson Cooper what impact Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen’s testimony could have on Facebook’s future.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Alec Baldwin was on the set of his new movie “Rust” when he discharged a prop firearm that killed Halyna Hutchins, the film’s director of photography. Director Joel Souza was also injured in the incident and transported to a local hospital. The Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office said the investigation “remains open and active” and Baldwin said he’s “fully cooperating with the police investigation.” No charges have been filed. Hollywood weapons expert Larry Zanoff walks Anderson Cooper through how prop guns are usually handled on film sets and the safety guidelines that go along with them. Plus, experts say the notebook found near Brian Laundrie’s remains in a Florida nature reserve park could shed some light on the details surrounding his disappearance and the violent death of his fiancé, Gabby Petito. CNN National Correspondent Randi Kaye joins AC360 to give an update on the investigation. Airdate: October 22, 2021 Guests: Larry Zanoff & Randi Kaye.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Anderson Cooper moderates a Presidential CNN Town Hall live form Baltimore, as Joe Biden reaches a pivotal moment in his presidency, trying to pass legislation that could bring about the biggest change to America's social safety net in decades. The President takes questions about his how close the Democrats are to agreeing the details of his “Build Back Better Plan” with voters airing their concerns about support for elder care, childcare and what Medicare will be expanded to cover in the final deal. Later, the President discusses the future of the filibuster, and his view on the DOJ prosecuting those who have defied the January 6 Select Committee subpoenas.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The FBI announced “what appears to be human remains” were found in the search for Gabby Petito’s fiancé, Brian Laundrie. A notebook and backpack that appear to belong to Laundrie were also found in an area “that up until recently have been under water.” Lawrence Kobilinsky is a forensic scientist and a professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice. He tells Anderson Cooper what the next steps in identifying the remains will be and says if a body was submerged in water “decomposition would have been slowed down, as compared to a body above ground.” Plus, Republican Rep. Liz Cheney blasted former President Trump’s ally Steve Bannon for refusing to cooperate with the House committee investigating the January 6 attack on the Capitol. She said his claim of executive privilege is not only invalid but suggests the former President was “personally involved” in the planning and execution of the events that day. Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff is a member of the House select committee. He joins AC360 to discuss Bannon’s refusal to cooperate. Airdate: October 20, 2021 Guests: Lawrence Kobilinsky & Rep. Adam SchiffTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The House committee investigating the January 6 attack on the Capitol is moving forward to hold Trump ally Steve Bannon in criminal contempt for refusing to comply with a subpoena. The contempt report will now be referred to the House for a vote. If it passes there, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will certify the report to the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia. Rep. Elaine Luria is a member of that committee. She tells Anderson Cooper the message the vote sends is “the law applies to everyone and Mr. Bannon should understand that he can’t evade a subpoena from Congress.” Plus, Alex Murdaugh, the embattled attorney accused of misappropriating millions of dollars in funds meant for the family of his longtime housekeeper, was denied bond. CNN Correspondent Amara Walker gives AC360 details about what happened in court and what’s next for Murdaugh. Airdate: October 19, 2021 Guests: Rep. Elaine Luria & Amara WalkerTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Colin Powell, the first Black U.S. secretary of state, died from complications from Covid-19. His leadership in several Republican administrations helped shape American foreign policy in the last years of the 20th century and the early years of the 21st century. Powell had multiple myeloma, a cancer of plasma cells that suppresses the body’s immune response, as well as Parkinson’s. Madeleine Albright preceded Powell as Secretary of State. She joins AC360 to remember her friend and says he was one of the “warmest, kindest, smartest, and patriotic" people she had met. Plus, Bob Woodward interviewed Powell last summer for what is believed to be his final interview. He talked about his health saying “don’t feel sorry for me” and said the greatest person he’s ever known was his wife of 58 years, Alma. Woodward tells Anderson Cooper about their conversation and what stuck out the most to him. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

A U.S. Capitol Police officer was indicted on obstruction charges in connection to the January 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Michael A. Riley was the first police officer on duty on January 6 to be charged with allegedly advising a rioter to delete selfies and videos that placed him in the Capitol during the insurrection. Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin is a member of the House select committee investigating the attack. He joins AC360 to discuss the indictment and gives an update on what the committee is going to do about the people who have defied their subpoenas. Plus, 90-year-old William Shatner made history as the oldest person to go to space and said it was the “most profound experience.” He tells Anderson about his journey to space and his emotions when he landed back on Earth.   Airdate: October 15, 2021   Guests: Rep. Jamie Raskin William ShatnerTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

  The committee investigating the January 6 attack on the Capitol said it’s moving forward with holding Trump ally Steven Bannon in criminal contempt for refusing to comply with a subpoena. Bannon’s lawyer wrote in a letter that his client won’t provide testimony or documents until the committee reaches an agreement with former President Trump over executive privilege or a court says otherwise. Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger is a member of the committee. He tells Anderson Cooper anybody who is "either being subpoenaed now or will be in the future, think twice before you reject a lawful order from Congress." Plus, former FBI Deputy Director and current CNN senior law enforcement analyst Andrew McCabe was once fired by Trump hours before his retirement. He’s settled a lawsuit with the Justice Department that allows him to officially retire, recoup hundreds of thousands of dollars in legal fees and his pension. He tells AC360 "it's an incredible relief."  Airdate: October 14, 2021   Guests: Rep. Adam Kinzinger Andrew McCabe      To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

The White House formally rejected former President Trump’s latest request to assert executive privilege to shield a subset of documents that had been requested by lawmakers on the House committee investigating the January 6 attack. In a letter from White House counsel Dana Remu it said President Biden “maintains his conclusion that an assertion of executive privilege is not in the best interests of the United States, and therefore is not justified as to any of the documents provided to the White House on September 8, 2021." Elie Honig is a former assistant U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York and a CNN legal analyst. He tells Anderson Cooper that Trump has “two options. One, he can do nothing and let it be which means 30 days from now, those documents go over to the committee” or two Trump can “ask a court to block those documents from going over” but “that’s a serious uphill climb, legally.” Plus, 90-year-old William Shatner made history as the oldest person to go to space and said it was the “most profound experience.” Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson joins AC360 to discuss Captain Kirk’s journey to the edge of outer space.   Airdate: October 13, 2021   Guests: Elie Honig Neil deGrasse TysonTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy