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U.S. Warns Russia Any Ukraine Invasion Will Have “Severe” Response

Yesterday

38 mins

U.S. Warns Russia Any Ukraine Invasion Will Have “Severe” Response

United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned top Russian officials of a “swift” and “severe” response should Russia invade Ukraine. Also, new CDC studies confirm boosters shots provide the best protection against Omicron but the agency still will not commit to changing the definition of “fully vaccinated” to include a third shot. Dr. Anthony Fauci joins to answer why. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Yesterday

38 mins

January 6th Committee Seeks Information From Ivanka Trump

The January 6th committee continues to close in on President Trump’s inner circle as they now seek information directly from Ivanka Trump. This, as the investigation of Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the United States presidential election heats up in Georgia with a new request for a special grand jury. Officials in Ukraine are dissecting President Biden’s latest warning that Russia would pay a heavy price if it were to invade Ukraine. President Biden clarified his stance after remarking that a “minor incursion” would elicit a lesser response than a full-scale invasion. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

2d ago

38 mins

Supreme Court Blocks Trump Request

The United States Supreme Court has just rejected former President Trump’s request to block the release of his White House records, clearing the way for the documents to be handed over to the January 6th committee. Over 700 documents will be transferred to Congress which could illuminate what happened in the moments leading up to the insurrection. President Biden held a news conference on Wednesday in which he spoke on and off for approximately 112 minutes. During the event, Biden addressed the issues he is confronting including challenges facing Build Back Better, the state of the pandemic, and the future of economy. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

3d ago

35 mins

U.S. Considers More Weapons For Ukraine

The looming threat of Russian aggression is setting off alarm bells inside the White House. The Biden administration is now weighing additional military support for Ukraine to ward off an invasion. A British official tells CNN that the Texas synagogue gunman was on the Security Service’s radar in 2020 but was not deemed a threat. Tonight, the rabbi who survived the terrifying standoff joins Wolf to discuss the ordeal. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

4d ago

38 mins

Experts Warn Omicron Surge Won't Peak Any Time Soon

With the Omicron wave still on the rise in the U.S., experts warn the surge won't peak any time soon. That, as the CDC struggles to give Americans clear Covid guidance, with Dr. Walensky admitting to the Wall Street Journal that she hasn't conveyed the “uncertainty” around the pandemic. Plus, new details are emerging about the hostage stand-off inside a Texas synagogue that terrorized worshipers for nearly 11 hours. And, on this Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, the late civil rights leader's family is urging Congress to pass President Biden's voting rights bill. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

5d ago

1 hr 17 mins

Oath Keepers Leader Pleads Not Guilty To Seditious Conspiracy

The most high-profile defendant in the January 6th investigation plead not guilty to a rare and serious charge of seditious conspiracy. Although difficult to prove in court, seditious conspiracy charges reaffirm the argument the attack on the Capitol was an insurrection. The CDC just released a highly anticipated update on its mask policies as nearly 800,000 new daily cases emerge due to the Omicron variant. Related, Americans will be able to request tests at COVIDTests.gov beginning on January 19th according to a Biden administration official. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Jan 15 2022

39 mins

Supreme Court Strikes Down Vaccine Mandate

President Biden is facing significant new defeats after voting rights legislation appears doomed in the Senate and the Supreme Court blocked his vaccine mandate for big businesses. United States Surgeon General Vivek Murthy joins to give his reaction. The leader of the far right group the Oath Keepers has been arrested and accused of seditious conspiracy along with ten other defendants. Seditious conspiracy charges carry the same possible consequence as an obstruction charge. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Jan 14 2022

39 mins

Health Officials Shift Tone On Omicron Surge

A shift in the response to the Omicron explosion here in the United States as health officials double down on the message that most Americans will be exposed. This as the pandemic economy takes another hit with inflation soaring to a four-decade high. The select committee is now asking top House Republican Kevin McCarthy to cooperate voluntarily and turn over information. Sources also tell CNN that former White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany on Wednesday appeared before the committee. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Jan 13 2022

38 mins

Biden Vows “I Will Not Flinch” In Defending Voting Rights

President Biden said he’s tired of being quiet about the threat to voting rights in America during a speech in Atlanta today. Domestic policy adviser to the White House Susan Rice joins to answer if Biden can pass election reforms amidst concerns from the Democratic Party. Dr. Anthony Fauci says the surging Omicron variant will eventually find just about everyone. The acting FDA director agrees, suggesting the United States should focus less on stopping the virus and more on keeping essential services running. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Jan 12 2022

38 mins

Teachers Union President: Chicago’s Mayor Is “Being Relentlessly Stupid”

Anger and confusion are growing as America’s schools struggle with reopening plans due to the Omicron crisis. Chicago is cancelling class for more than 300,000 students for a fourth day as the president of the Chicago Teachers Union calls into question the mayor’s plans. Investigations are underway for one of the deadliest home fires in decades. A faulty space heater sparked an inferno in a New York City apartment building that killed 17 people, including 8 children. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Jan 11 2022

39 mins

CDC Chief Under Fire, Vows To “Improve”

CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky is under fire as frustrations grow over her decisions and messaging while Omicron cases keep surging. It’s another headache for President Biden, as a disappointing report on jobs growth adds to concerns about the United States economy. Also, the three white men who chased and murdered black jogger Ahmaud Arbery were sentenced to life in prison, with two of them having no chance of parole. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Jan 8 2022

38 mins

Biden: Trump “Held A Dagger To The Throat Of America” On Jan 6

Across the United States, Americans mark one year since the deadly insurrection with the wound still deep and democracy still in danger. President Biden seized the moment, directly blaming former President Trump for spinning a web of lies and holding “a dagger at the throat of democracy.” Further, Homeland Security is warning of a spike in extremist threats over the last 48 hours with lawmakers among the targets again. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Jan 7 2022

39 mins

U.S. Attorney General Vows Accountability For Jan 6 Riot

On the eve of the January 6th commemorations, the United States Attorney General is vowing to hold everyone behind the riot accountable no matter how long it takes. House January 6th select committee member Rep. Jamie Raskin joins to provide updates on the investigation. CDC advisers have just endorsed booster shots for Americans as young as 12. This as the CDC provides confusing updates on isolation guidance. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Jan 6 2022

38 mins

January 6 Committee Releases Texts Between Sean Hannity And Trump

The January 6th committee releases texts between Fox News host Sean Hannity and the Trump White House around the time of the Capitol attack. This as the committee chairman reveals to CNN that he also wants to hear directly from the former Vice President, Mike Pence. The CDC just updated its controversial coronavirus isolation guidelines. We’ll break down the new recommendations and whether they clear up the confusion so many Americans are feeling right now. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Jan 5 2022

38 mins

NYC Plans To Keep Schools Open Amid Covid Surge

With Omicron in overdrive, the average number of cases is soaring above 400,000. States, cities, and schools are struggle to move forward despite major disruptions to workplaces, travel, and daily life. New York City Mayor Eric Adams joins to discuss the major pandemic challenges New York City is facing. As cases among children here in the United States explode, the FDA is scrambling to give greater coronavirus protection to younger Americans, including by expanding booster eligibility from ages 12 to 15. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Jan 4 2022

38 mins

Betty White Dies Weeks Before Her 100th Birthday

Beloved across Betty White has died just shy of her 100th birthday. We’ll look back at her remarkable life, her iconic roles, and how she became a pop culture phenomenon late in life. COVID-19 cases soar to another unprecedented level amid fears that New Year’s Eve celebrations could become super spreader events. Experts are warning the Omicron variant’s assault on this country may not ease up for weeks. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Jan 1 2022

1 hr 17 mins

Child Covid Hospital Admissions Hit Record High

The United States has just set another alarming pandemic record with hospital admissions for children soaring to a new high as cases explode nationwide. The FDA is expected to green light COVID-19 booster shots for 12 to 15-year-olds soon. As the United States nears one year since the Capitol attack, the January 6th committee is asking the Supreme Court to not thwart the investigation. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Dec 31 2021

39 mins

Jury Finds Ghislaine Maxwell Guilty On 5 Of 6 Counts

A jury has just found Ghislaine Maxwell guilty on five counts related to her role in Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse of young girls. Maxwell now faces up to 65 years in prison. Public schools in the nation’s capital are taking a dramatic step to stop the rapid spread of coronavirus. Washington, D.C. is requiring a negative Covid-19 test for students and staff returning to school next week. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Dec 30 2021

38 mins

U.S. Hits All-Time High Average Of New Covid Cases

The United States has just shattered a pandemic record for COVID-19 cases. As the Omicron variant sweeps the nation, the number of children hospitalized is skyrocketing as well. The January 6th committee is standing down after the Biden administration convinced the panel to scale back its pursuits. The change to the investigation will mean the committee will not be receiving hundreds of pages of National Security Council records. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Dec 29 2021

39 mins

CDC Shortens Covid Isolation Period From 10 To 5 Days

The CDC just updated its guidelines for people who get Covid-19 or are exposed to it, shortening quarantine times for many Americas as the Omicron variant surges across the country. Dr. Anthony Fauci joins to explain the new changes. This comes during a perilous week in the pandemic with new cases exploding, tests in short supply and high demand, and any more flights being cancelled. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

Dec 28 2021

38 mins

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