The Arena with Kasie Hunt
Kasie Hunt brings key players into the arena for sharp analysis and panel discussion on the latest news in politics and culture.
Episodes
New Polls Show Talarico & Paxton Deadlocked in TX Sen. Race
New polls show James Talarico and Ken Paxton deadlocked in the Texas Senate race. Anthony Scaramucci, who served a famously brief tenure as Trump's WH communications director, reacts to Katie Zacharia's first podium appearance as press secretary. Senate candidates in Georgia, Iowa, and Maine face off in a trio of heated debates.
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White House Official: Katie Zacharia’s Debut Press Briefing “Brutal”
Sources tell CNN there are already questions within the White House about how long the new White House press secretary, Katie Zacharia, will last on the job. Plus, President Trump downplays his relationship with Kimberly Guilfoyle after the White House asked her to step down this morning.
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Trump Heads to Ohio, Musk Floods GOP Groups With $276M in Midterms Rescue Mission
President Trump heads to Ohio as the GOP scrambles to stop steep midterm losses. Federal agents search Rep. Ilhan Omar's home as part of a criminal probe. James Talarico returns to the campaign trail and addresses conspiracy theories about his health. House Speaker Mike Johnson becomes the latest Republican lawmaker to express concerns about broadcasting the military's first firing squad execution
GA, MI, ME Sen. Candidates Take Midterm Battles to Debate Stage
A slew of battleground Senate candidates took the debate stage this week. Vice President Vance says he will not watch the livestream of the Fort Hood shooter's execution, as bipartisan backlash over the plan grows. Ret. Lt. Col. Amy McGrath weighs in. President Trump names a new White House Press Secretary. New video shows the moments before ICE agents in New York fired into a car with a five-year
"It Was All Quid Pro Quo:" GOP Donor Responds to the WSJ's Guilfoyle Report
A new WSJ report alleges that Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle pushed a donor to wire her $100k to her Amex account. New CNN polls show that Democrats are in play in two deep-red states as the party eyes the Senate majority. The DOJ is seeking a federal indictment of Cassidy Hutchinson, the former WH aide who became a star witness in the congressional investigation into January 6th, according to a ne
Trump Makes Third Trip to Texas in a Month amid Tight Senate Race
President Trump makes his third trip to Texas in a month amid a tight Senate race. Republican Senator Thom Tillis joins to discuss the upcoming midterm elections, his party's post-Trump future, and his new book. Plus, a pair of Trump's political advisers recently flew to the Balkans to help a pro-Russian government, according to a new NYT report.
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Trump Draws Backlash After Suggesting Iran Could "Take Out" LA or San Diego
President Trump faces backlash for suggesting that Iran could "take out" Los Angeles or San Diego. Former President Barack Obama ramps up his campaign presence in the final stretch of the election cycle. The Cook Political Report shifts three Senate ratings toward Democrats. Trump won't say if he'll reimburse taxpayers after backtracking on those campaign-style, government-funded ads. Democrats bl
GOP Lawmaker Warns of Party's Midterm Outlook
A new CNN analysis says North Carolina, Alaska, and Ohio are now the top three Senate seats most likely to flip in November. The top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee, Rep. Jamie Raskin, discusses what Democrats would do if they take back the majority. A new NBC/Telemundo poll indicates that Latino voters are moving toward Democrats ahead of the midterms. Plus, David Hume Kennerly, who doc
Trump Administration Has More Taxpayer-Funded Ads
CNN obtained new campaign-style ads funded by the American taxpayer, including one titled 'God Made Trump.' Rep. Jake Auchincloss reacts. Victims' rights attorney Gloria Allred and criminal defense attorney Bill Brennan discuss the special counsel appointment in the alleged Cornell rape case and where it goes from here. TIME's Eric Cortellessa shares what he's gleaned from his lengthy interviews w
Trump Vents Midterm Messaging Frustrations
A new interview in which President Trump expressed confusion and frustration over why his midterm messaging does not seem to be landing. Trump won't rule out invoking the Insurrection Act around the midterm elections. Rep. Jason Crow reacts. Renee Good's family sues an ICE agent and Trump officials over her killing. Plus, the WSJ reports that the DOJ is reviewing whether prosecutors mistreated Ric
Hegseth Cuts 20% of Top Military Officers as Iran War Continues
Secretary Pete Hegseth gave a speech to service members in which he slammed the military culture under past leaders and announced a 20% cut to senior officer ranks. Ken Paxton is expected at a Trump event tomorrow after the New York Times obtained audio of him bashing Trump's midterm convention. Israel says the stabbing on a Flydubai flight this morning was an “attempted terrorist attack” against
Trump Says He's Seeing "Tremendous Self-Policing" by AI Leaders
President Trump hosted top tech executives at the White House, where they signed a statement of principles on AI "self-policing.” Rep. Debbie Dingell talks about why she thinks Democratic candidates seem to have momentum in traditional GOP strongholds. Former special counsel Jack Smith testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee, where Republicans grilled him on the two indictments he brought
WH Releases Another Taxpayer-Funded Pro-Trump Ad
The White House releases another taxpayer-funded ad weeks before the midterm elections. Rep. Ro Khanna discusses. CNN, Politico, and MS Now are expected to request an extension of a judge's block on the Trump White House's media ban. Speaker Johnson says a "Chinese psyop" is behind AI data center concerns, as the Anthropic CEO is expected to attend the White House meeting tomorrow following his pr
Trump Wraps Xi’s State Visit as WH Press Access Restored
Chinese leader Xi Jinping heads home from his summit with President Trump. Sen. Chris Van Hollen discusses. In a win for Trump, the Supreme Court decides states can use a controversial citizenship data collection tool for reviewing voter rolls. Plus, Bill Gates issues a dire warning about the potential risk of AI.
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CNN, MS NOW, and Politico Back at WH After Regaining Access
CNN was allowed back into the White House following a judge's order. The top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, Rep. Robert Garcia, weighs in on the administration's media ban. President Trump welcomes Chinese leader Xi Jinping to the White House for a state dinner. With Xi and Trump set to discuss AI at their summit, technology journalist Jacob Ward explains where the AI race stands.
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Judge Weighs WH Press Ban Case
CNN, MS NOW, and Politico appear in court as they seek to lift the White House's media ban. They react after the judge opted not to rule from the bench and promised to respond as soon as possible. The panel discusses the politics surrounding the ban, the stakes involved, and why the press must be free from government influence.
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Trump Says He Faces Choice: Make a Deal or "Annihilate" Iran
President Trump spoke before the United Nations General Assembly about the Iran war. New CNN polling shows just 36% approve of the president's handling of the war. The top Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee, Rep. Adam Smith, discusses the latest foreign policy news, including Trump's upcoming meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Trump defends the White House press ban and claims cov
Judge Sets Hearing on Trump's Ban of Three News Outlets, Including CNN
CNN, MS NOW, and Politico sued President Trump over White House access. David Hume Kennerly, who photographed American presidents for six decades, shares what it's like to document the presidency up close. Trump now says his proposed DC arch will also deploy drones, position snipers, and store ammunition. Calls grow for ICE to release bodycam video after an agent shoots and wounds a Venezuelan imm
Trump Says He's Banning CNN, POLITICO, & MS NOW from the WH
President Trump says he’s "banning" CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House. Trump answers questions from the White House about the decision. Presidential historian Tim Naftali reflects on how past presidents have interacted with the press. Rep. Jake Auchincloss reacts to the news and calls for all other outlets to "boycott in solidarity."
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GOP Rep. Breaks with Trump in Ad
GOP Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar openly breaks with President Trump, warning that Hispanic voters "feel betrayed" ahead of the midterm elections. President Trump is spotted with a "Kennedy Center demolished" poster, prompting further speculation about the institution's future. Rev. Adam Hamilton discusses why he thinks he can be Kansas' first Democratic Senator since 1932. Macklemore pledges hi
Fed Defies Trump, Raises Interest Rate for First Time Since 2023
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates, despite pressure from President Trump. House Speaker Johnson sends lawmakers home until after the November elections, preventing the House from acting on AI regulation and other matters. Rep. Pramila Jayapal reacts. President Trump heads down to North Carolina to campaign for the GOP Senate candidate. VP Vance urges voters to "give us another chance" ahea
Blanche Vows Admin Will Continue Pursuing Mail-in Voting Changes
Press briefing with Attorney General Todd Blanche at the White House, one day after the Supreme Court rejected the president's mail-in voting order. During a Senate hearing, FBI Director Kash Patel suggests that agents may be sent to the polls. Sen. Peter Welch, who pressed Patel on this matter, joins to discuss. President Trump calls into a Kennedy Center board meeting and yells at members over a
Trump Dismisses AI Concerns as a "Hoax," Worrying WH Officials
New industry warnings about AI cause Washington to scramble. Sen. Chris Coons weighs in. The Pentagon is denying a CNN report that Secretary Hegseth and political appointees pushed for the airmen shot down over Iran to participate in a '60 Minutes' report. Amy McGrath discusses. Plus, the Kennedy Center warns of bankruptcy unless Trump’s name returns.
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America Marks 25 Years Since 9/11
Remembering the 9/11 terror attacks 25 years later. Retired Admiral James Stavridis, who was in the Pentagon when the plane hit, offers his reflections. Rep. Debbie Dingell calls for the country to come together the way it did in the wake of the tragedy. As he wrapped the GOP midterm convention, President Trump made GOP midterm convention attendees pledge that they will vote and "try to cheat like
Day 2 of GOP Convention Underway as Trump Defends $5k Promise
Kasie Hunt talks to the panel on the second day of the GOP midterm convention, where the president promised $5k to all American adults if the Republicans win the November elections. Rep. Mike Lawler, a battleground district Republican, joins live from Dallas ahead of his convention speech. Jacob Ward talks to Kasie about new warnings about AI after Anthropic says it blocked possible efforts to bui
GOP's First-ever Midterm Convention Underway in Dallas
Kasie Hunt talks to the panel as the first-ever GOP midterm convention starts in Dallas. Gov. JB Pritzker, who is in Dallas to counterprogram the event, talks about the midterms and the state of the Democratic Party. Financial disclosures show that Trump gave $45k in cash to three aides, including Natalie Harp. Plus, new CNN polling sheds light on the highly competitive Michigan and Maine Senate r
GOP Prepares for Trump's Unprecedented Midterms Convention
The GOP descends on Dallas, Texas for its first-ever midterm convention, just weeks ahead of the November elections. The NTSB identifies the two pilots involved in the fatal Miami runway crash. Gina Hinojosa, the Democratic gubernatorial candidate in Texas, discusses her campaign. The head of the Smithsonian Museum retires amid the Trump administration's efforts to reshape the institution. The U.S
Now: NTSB Update On Deadly Plane Crash at Miami Airport
An Amazon Air cargo plane overran a runway Sunday at Miami International Airport. At least five people died and five were injured, though the condition of the two pilots rescued from the cockpit still aren’t clear.
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Judge Declares Mistrial in Lindsay Clancy Murder Case
Kasie Hunt talks to legal experts and an OBGYN after the judge declared a mistrial in the Lindsay Clancy murder case. The Trump administration plans to break ground on the president’s “triumphal arch” in the next two weeks, spurring opponents to seek an emergency court action to block it. The cost of diesel hits an all-time high today, and the U.S. gets a better-than-expected jobs report. Rep. De
Clancy Jury Sent Home for the Day After Tense Exchange
Kasie Hunt talks to legal experts as the jury in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial is sent home for the day after a tense exchange over the defense's request to remove a juror. Asked during the White House briefing when the Iran war might end, JD Vance says he "wouldn't call it a war." Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, who sits on the House Oversight Committee, discusses the committee's work with a USPS
Trump Hosts Battleground Republicans at the White House
The president prepares to host battleground Republicans for a dinner at the White House Rose Garden tonight after his political network launches its first midterm ads. The jury in the Lindsay Clancy trial remains deadlocked after five days of deliberations. MapQuest surges to number one on the app store after it refused to change Lake Ontario to "Lake America." Plus, Scott Jennings comments on whe
U.S. Launches New Iran Strikes
The resignation of Army Secretary amid supposed tensions with Secretary Pete Hegseth. Rep. Don Bacon, a retired Air Force Brigadier General, weighs in. 80-year-old Sen. Ed Markey faces a generational test in today's Massachusetts Democratic primary. The top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, Rep. Robert Garcia, reveals that his committee met with a USPS whistleblower who is alleging that t
Vance & El-Sayed Trade Barbs in Michigan
JD Vance's campaign appearance in Michigan and the newest comments from Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed. Former Democratic candidate for Michigan Senate, Mallory McMorrow, joins to discuss. The Supreme Court allows Trump to continue his ballroom construction for now. Rahm Emanuel weighs in on Trump's new comments about AI data centers. Will Ripley reports live from Nepal on rescue effor
Iran War Hits Six Months with No End in Sight
A look at the president's agenda as the Iran war passes the six-month mark. Rep. Brendan Boyle discusses the future of the Democratic Party, just some nine weeks out from the midterm elections. A new report says that the Trump administration wants to give a portion of Yosemite National Park to a private developer in a "land exchange." Around 90 Americans remain missing after the devastating Nepal
Kennedy Center Case Back in Court for Emergency Hearing
An emergency hearing over a new attempt to add President Trump's name to the Kennedy Center. The lawmaker who brought the lawsuit to block the renaming, Rep. Joyce Beatty, joins just moments after the hearing. Trump heads to Texas "to help" Ken Paxton in his Senate race. Trump signs an order changing the name of Lake Ontario to "Lake America," his latest move in his tariff fight with Canada. The j
GOP Furious Trump Revived Tariff Drama Ahead of Midterms
President Trump angered some in the GOP by reviving his trade war with Canada just two months before the midterm elections. The world remembers Dolly Parton. More than a dozen Democratic-led states file a new lawsuit against the president's mail-in ballot restrictions. Rep. James Clyburn discusses. Plus, technology journalist Jacob Ward explains Meta's historic settlement in a landmark child safet
Legendary Musician & Philanthropist Dolly Parton Dies at 80
Looking back on Dolly Parton's legacy. Lorrie Morgan, who sang a duet with Parton, reflects on their friendship. Country music artist Cheryl Wright talks about owning one of Parton's old guitars and rewatches the video of support that Parton put out after Wright came out.
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Trump Vows Economic Warfare Against Iran, New Tariffs on Canada
Abby Phillip talks to the panel about the White House's plan for new sanctions against Iran and its escalating tariff war with Canada. Rep. Gregory Meeks, the top Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, discusses. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries recently met Trump's son-in-law and close advisor, Jared Kushner, to discuss areas where the administration can work with Democrats. Pete B
Supreme Court Keeps Ballroom Construction Going for Now
The Supreme Court says that President Trump can continue construction on his WH ballroom while it weighs an emergency appeal. Trump and Vance both hit the campaign trail as they try to rally the GOP ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. New letters shed light on the close relationship between Trump and his aide, Natalie Harp. Caroline Sunshine, who worked on the Trump campaign, weighs in. The U.S.
Former Enemies Trump and Michael Cohen Reunite on Radio Show
A much-anticipated taped sit-down with President Trump and his former fixer-turned-foe, Michael Cohen. Maggie Haberman joins to discuss. The U.S. national debt passes $40,000,000,000,000 for the first time. Florida's Democratic nominee for Senate, State Rep. Angie Nixon, joins to talk about her upset victory on Tuesday and the future of the campaign.
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Democratic Socialist's Win in FL Sends Shock Through Party Establishment
State Rep. Angie Nixon's upset victory over the establishment-backed candidate in Florida's Democratic Senate primary. Jason Carter, a former Georgia state senator and the grandson of President Jimmy Carter, weighs in on the DSA's influence within the Democratic Party and Sen. Jon Ossoff's political future. New questions arise about Sen. Darline Graham's candidacy after a significant debate flop.
Ossoff, Kelly Team Up on Campaign Trail amid 2028 Speculation
Senators Mark Kelly and Jon Ossoff team up on the campaign trail amid 2028 speculation and Ossoff's recent feud with the president. Voters head to the polls in key primaries from Florida to Alaska. The top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, Rep. Robert Garcia, discusses the possible release of files from Virginia Giuffre's lawsuit against Ghislaine Maxwell. Disney sues the FCC over what it
Ossoff and Trump Trade Barbs Ahead of Midterms
Dem. Senator and potential 2028 contender Jon Ossoff trades personal barbs with President Trump ahead of the midterms. Rahm Emanuel weighs in on how Ossoff fits into the field of potential 2028 contenders. Ret. Admiral James Stavridis discusses Trump's new overture to North Korea's Kim Jong Un and what could be next for the Iran war. The president calls those who oppose his WH ballroom "very dislo
Special Bonus - Introducing: Civilian or Spy
When a Russian-born American citizen named Ilya Beloozerov is gunned down by the FBI in 2024, the authorities refuse to say why they’d killed him. CNN’s Isabelle Chapman embarks on a sprawling investigation that takes her from the Mississippi parking lot where he died to Washington, D.C. to unravel the mystery: Why did Ilya abru
Trump Says He'll Soon Declare Strait of Hormuz a U.S. Territory
Pamela Brown talks to the Ret. Admiral James Stavridis about the president's latest comments about the Strait of Hormuz and the status of the USS Lincoln. Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to stalking charges in federal court and admits to shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. President Trump asks the Supreme Court to intervene in his bid to build a White House ballroom.
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U.S. Sending Carrier to Replace USS Abraham Lincoln amid Reports of Deteriorating Conditions
New reporting on the deteriorating conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln and the sailor who went overboard earlier this month. Sen. Jack Reed, the top Democrat on the Senate Armed Services Committee, talks about what he has heard as Democrats demand answers from Secretary Hegseth. DNC leaders are gathering in Texas for their summer meeting amid internal debates about the party's future.
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Moderate Democrat Surprises in Wisconsin Gubernatorial Primary
Establishment-backed David Crowley scores a surprise win against a democratic socialist in Wisconsin’s gubernatorial primary. Minnesota Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan on winning her state’s senate primary. Plus, Attorney General Todd Blanche suggests that even without the Justice Department’s so-called “anti-weaponization” fund, there still could be ways for the Trump administration to give ta
Now: Primaries in Six States
We are hours away from the first polls closing in key primary races across the country as votes are cast in South Carolina, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Connecticut, Vermont and Alabama.
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Trump on if “Anti Weaponization” Fund is Alive: “Up to Todd Blanche”
Moments ago Todd Blanche was sworn in as the nation’s new attorney general. Plus, Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed calls for unity days after a contentious primary night that exposed divisions within the Democratic Party.
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Burrito Debate Rips Open Over GOP Approach to Affordability
The new jobs numbers and what an online debate over burritos says about the GOP's midterm messaging. Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy clears the way for Todd Blanche's attorney general nomination. The co-hosts of "Hacks On Tap," David Axelrod and Mike Murphy, discuss what's next for Democrats in Michigan and beyond as they attempt to reunify their base.
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More Republicans Call Rep. Max Miller to End Re-Election Bid
Ohio Sen. Jon Husted broke his silence on Rep. Max Miller, calling for him to resign and end his re-election bid. Senior U.S. officials tell CNN that President Trump has grown angry over reports about the country's depleted munitions stockpile, which he believes weakens his negotiating position with Iran. Rep. Jason Crow discusses. The president answers questions from the Oval Office.
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El-Sayed and Rogers Go Into Attack Mode After MI Primary
Kasie Hunt interviews former Michigan Senate candidate Mallory McMorrow following last night's primary. The panel discusses progressive Abdul El-Sayed's primary win and where the race goes from here. GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy and Sen. Lisa Murkowski meet with Todd Blanche as they weigh whether to back his attorney general nomination. Anxiety builds within the House GOP as scandals pile up in key battl
House Ethics Committee Announces Investigation Into GOP Rep. Max Miller
The House Ethics Committee announced an investigation into the abuse allegations against GOP Rep. Max Miller. Sources tell CNN that the U.S. has used nearly 80% of key missile interceptors in the Iran war. Sen. Chris Coons, who sits on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, discusses. Voters head to the polls in Michigan in a major test of progressive power within the Democratic Party.
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Trump Mulls Removing Jeanine Pirro Over Reflecting Pool Filing
President Trump mulls removing Jeanine Pirro as U.S. Attorney over the DOJ's conclusion that the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was not damaged by vandalism. Todd Blanche rescinds Trump’s "anti-weaponization" fund, prompting two GOP holdouts to say they will now vote to advance his attorney general nomination. Trump privately told some allies he doesn't think GOP Rep. Max Miller can win re-elect
Trump Calls Blanche a "Pawn" Amid Fight Over Attorney General Nomination
President Trump weighs in again on the fight over Todd Blanche's Attorney General nomination. Sen. John Fetterman talks about his political future and that of the Democratic Party. The Pima County Sheriff's Department releases two Nancy Guthrie ransom notes in the hopes of generating new leads. The Trump administration is now trying to rebuild the election security apparatus it gutted.
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3 GOP Senators Won't Commit to Backing Blanche
Kasie Hunt talks to the panel as outgoing GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy joins Sens. Cornyn and Tillis in saying he can't commit to backing Todd Blanche's Attorney General nomination. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy joins to discuss President Trump's new $22 billion plan to renovate Dulles International Airport. Donie O'Sullivan discusses his dive into the world of the progressive left. A new CNN poll
Sen. Cornyn & Judiciary Chair Grassley Meet with Blanche Nomination Vote in Peril
Todd Blanche's Attorney General nomination continues to hang in the balance. New filings reveal just how invested President Trump was in the investigation into James Comey's "86-47" post. Senator Andy Kim joins after Dr. Anthony Fauci invokes the Fifth Amendment over 100 times during a hearing. Plus, new CNN polling shows that Trump's approval rating has fallen to 34%, matching a career low.
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Uncertainty Over Blanche's Nomination Ahead of Key Vote
New uncertainty over Todd Blanche's Attorney General nomination. The Senate is set to confirm Jay Clayton's DNI nomination tonight. Rep. Jamie Raskin reacts. Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens trade personal barbs in the final debate before next week's crucial Michigan Senate Primary. Longtime Kentucky journalist Al Cross joins the panel to discuss Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear's demand for proof f
67% Say U.S. Should End Iran War Now, According to New Poll
Trump warns that halted strikes against Iran could resume at any time. A new poll shows that 67% say the U.S. should end the Iran war now. The White House asks the Supreme Court to greenlight Trump's sweeping executive order aimed at curtailing mail-in voting. In Michigan, the Democratic Senate candidates prepare to debate tonight, as Trump rallies with the Republican candidate. The Washington Pos
NYT: Trump Admin Admits Canceling Grants to Non-Trump States
In a stunning admission from the Trump administration, officials from the Department of Energy now acknowledge they cut billions in federal grants explicitly because the money was supposed to go to states that didn't vote for President Trump in 2024.
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DOJ Drops Subpoenas for NYT Reporters
The Department of Justice dropped its subpoenas for New York Times journalists who reported the security concerns around the president's new Air Force One. Secretary Rubio describes Trump's Iran policy as a "head for an eye" as the president weighs a "massive attack." Rep. Jake Auchincloss, a Marine Corps veteran, weighs in on what could be next for the conflict. A Secret Service agent on JD Vance
GOP Sen. Rand Paul Warns Party of Voter Backlash Over Iran War
Kasie Hunt talks to the panel amid new escalations in the Iran war, including the president's renewed threat to attack Iranian bridges and power plants. The top Democrat on the Senate Armed Services Committee, Senator Jack Reed, reacts to the newly announced US-Saudi civilian nuclear deal. Jake Tapper discusses his exclusive new reporting on the 18 days of chaos between the Renee Good and Alex Pre
Hegseth Faces Lawmakers
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine testify before the Senate Appropriations Committee as they seek additional funding for the Iran war.
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U.S.-Iran Mediators Float 10-Day Ceasefire
U.S.-Iran mediators float a 10-day ceasefire, though the U.S. is downplaying the prospect that Trump will accept it. The U.S. launches new military strikes in Iran. A man carrying anti-ICE material attacks a federal building in New York City. Democratic Senator Peter Welch reacts. Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed notches a key endorsement from Sen. Elizabeth Warren after rallying with Sen.
Mullin Threatens State Officials with Jail Time if They Don't Follow DHS Election Security Demands
President Trump's national address about election security and the DHS response to it. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi weighs in. Trump accuses Canada of "willful negligence" over wildfire smoke that is creating hazardous air quality across the Midwest, Northeast, and Mid-Atlantic. Plus, Trump's Truth Social platform plans to sell Wall Street quicker access to the president's posts.
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Sources: Trump to Push Foreign Election Meddling Claims in Speech
Kasie Hunt talks to the panel ahead of President Trump's speech tonight, in which he plans to push claims of foreign interference in U.S. elections, sources say. Trump's teleprompter operator is under investigation after being accused of making approximately $90,000 in online bets using advance knowledge of the president's speeches. House Oversight's Rep. Suhas Subramanyam discusses Todd Blanche's
Cornyn Noncommittal on Blanche After Confirmation Hearing
Kasie Hunt interviews Republican Senator John Kennedy shortly after he questioned Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche in his confirmation hearing. The panel reacts to DNI nominee Jay Clayton's refusal to give a clear answer on who won the 2020 presidential election. Some White House officials were asked to turn over their phones as Susie Wiles and Kash Patel intensify their probe into leaks about
Source: ICE Pausing Most Traffic Stops Following Two Fatal Shootings
Kasie Hunt talks to the panel about ICE's traffic stop protocol and use of body cameras following two deadly shootings in less than a week. Republican Congressman Don Bacon reacts to the latest out of the Middle East, where the U.S. is resuming its blockage of the Strait of Hormuz. Georgia Democrat Sen. Jon Ossoff blasts President Trump ahead of his Thursday address on election security. Supreme C
Lindsey Graham's Sister Named to Temporarily Fill His Senate Seat
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster announces that Senator Lindsey Graham's sister, Darline Graham Nordone, will temporarily fill his Senate seat following his death. A judge writes that President Trump sued the IRS for "improper purpose." Secretary Hegseth announces a task force to investigate leaks to the media, just days after reporters at The New York Times received subpoenas over a s
Witnesses Contradict ICE Account of Fatal Houston Shooting
Kasie Hunt talks to the panel about the fatal ICE shooting of a Mexican man in Houston who was not the target of the federal immigration operation, according to a source. The most significant housing affordability bill in a generation will become law tonight, but notably without President Trump's signature. The president escalates his push to reshape the midterms by firing the leadership of a bipa
Escalation in the Middle East: Unveiling the Unseen Forces
From explosive reports in Iran to US-Israeli relations, get the latest insights and expert analysis on the ongoing conflict, only on CNN's The Arena with Kasie Hunt.
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U.S. Carries Out New Strikes in Iran
The United States launches another round of airstrikes against Iran shortly after President Trump suggested the ceasefire between the two countries might be “over.” Jim Sciutto talks to the top Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee, Rep. Adam Smith, about the developments. CNN's Fred Pleitgen reports from Tehran. Ret. Admiral James Stavridis weighs in. Plus, the panel discusses what may h
Platner Campaign Teeters on Collapse
A look at where the Maine Senate race may be headed next amid mounting calls for Graham Platner to end his campaign following a rape allegation. Scott Jennings shares details about his call today with Mitch McConnell amid rumors about the Senator's health. A debate tonight between Democrats Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed is poised to shape a key Michigan Senate primary. Plus, Maggie Haberm
FIFA Allows U.S. Star to Play in World Cup After Trump Call
Controversy over President Trump's call to the FIFA chief asking to review Folarin Balogun’s red card. Plus, a white supremacist group marches in Washington DC on July 4th. One of the metro riders who was photographed surrounded by members of the group joins to share his experience. Democratic Maine Senate candidate, Graham Platner, denies a new rape allegation. Rep. Debbie Dingell responds to the
Extreme Heat Closes “Great American State Fair”
As the heat soars on the east coast, the question is will the political temperature cool down for the nation’s 250th birthday?
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Rep. AOC Endorses Abdul El-Sayed in Critical Michigan Senate Primary
Kasie Hunt interviews progressive Senate candidate in Michigan, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, following Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's endorsement. A former Olympian is indicted for allegedly damaging the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool. Ahead of America's 250th, new polling shows that just 58% of U.S. adults say they are 'extremely' or 'very' proud to be an American. Rahm Emanuel discusses. Plus, the NYP
Trump Faces Conflict of Interest Questions Over 2025 Financial Disclosures
Financial disclosures show that President Trump's income topped $2 billion in his first year back in office, including more than $1 billion from cryptocurrencies. Rep. Robert Garcia, the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, says the Trump children should expect subpoenas over their business dealings if Democrats take back the House in the fall. Another Democratic Socialist unseats an inc
Trump Loses Supreme Court Battle to End Birthright Citizenship
The Supreme Court ruled against President Trump's bid to end birthright citizenship. Sen. Alex Padilla, who was born in the U.S. to immigrant parents, reacts. The court also rules that states can ban transgender athletes from playing in girls' sports. Plus, sources confirm that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are in fact expected to get married this weekend at Madison Square Garden, providing new de
Trump Uses Supreme Court Loss On Mail-in Ballots to Renew Push for Voter ID Bill
Supreme Court rulings on mail-in voting and the president's power to fire officials at independent agencies. The court also declines Trump's appeal on the E. Jean Carroll sexual abuse verdict. Plus, NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani insists that democratic socialist candidates "can get elected anywhere."
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Trump Addresses Conservatives Amid Rifts With Senate GOP
Kasie Hunt talks to the panel after President Trump gives a speech to conservatives in which he claims communism is rising among Democrats. Vice President Vance downplays the Watergate scandal and compares both himself and the Trump administration to Richard Nixon. The U.S. strikes Iranian targets in response to an attack on a cargo ship. Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says his fam
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