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Each weekday, Dana Bash and a panel of well-sourced reporters bring you the most important political stories of the day.
On the weekend, Manu Raju kicks off CNN's Sunday morning political programming with Inside Politics Sunday. Dana and Manu get answers from the people making headlines, explain the political stories that matter, and report on how the news will impact you.
On the weekend, Manu Raju kicks off CNN's Sunday morning political programming with Inside Politics Sunday. Dana and Manu get answers from the people making headlines, explain the political stories that matter, and report on how the news will impact you.
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Feb 17, 2026 • 45min
Jesse Jackson 'A Force of Nature'
We remember the life and legacy of the Reverend Jesse Jackson, who died today at the age of 84.
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Feb 16, 2026 • 43min
Another Noem Controversy Brewing
Embattled DHS Secretary Kristi Noem is embroiled in a brand new controversy, this time relating to the Republican push for more control over elections. Noem talked about the need to have the "right people" voting and electing the "right leaders." When journalists quested her about that, Noem lashed out at them.
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Feb 15, 2026 • 42min
Navigating the Midterms Landscape
Dive deep into this week’s political landscape with insights on the GOP's internal challenges, Trump's controversial moves, and a closer look at the midterm's dynamic changes. Don’t miss the discussion with top journalists and political analysts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 13, 2026 • 43min
Shutdown Standoff
With just 12 hours to go until DHS funding runs out, lawmakers aren't even in town to negotiate. A partial government shutdown is now imminent, which would be the third of President Trump's second term. This time it is over the issue of mass agents, judicial warrants and other rules of engagement. Democrats are demanding major changes on immigration enforcement affecting two DHS agencies and want more than a White House promise to rein in agents.
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Feb 12, 2026 • 44min
Minnesota ICE Surge Ends
For weeks, the nation was gripped with disturbing images from Minneapolis, most notably the death of two American citizens at the hands of federal agents. Today, it appears the public pressure and the political backlash are having a real world effect, as border czar Tom Homan announces the end of the so-called "surge" in Minnesota.
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Feb 11, 2026 • 50min
Fireworks on Capitol Hill
Attorney General Pam Bondi's first-ever appearance in front of the House Judiciary Committee erupts into shouting matches as Democrats attack her over multiple controversies, including the targeting of President Trump's perceived enemies and the handling of the Jeffrey Epstein situation.
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Feb 10, 2026 • 51min
ICE Gets Cold Shoulder on Capitol Hill
As today's show begins, three of the men in charge of President Trump's immigration crackdown are on Capitol Hill defending deportation operations in Minneapolis just a few weeks after federal agents shot and killed two American citizens who were protesting their actions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 9, 2026 • 42min
Ghislaine Maxwell Wants 'Clemency' to Testify
In a highly anticipated virtual deposition before the House Oversight Committee, Jeffrey Epstein's accomplice, Ghislaine Maxwell, plead the Fifth to all questions she was asked. But her attorney explained that he told the panel "if this committee and the American public truly want to hear the unfiltered truth about what happened, there is a straightforward path: Miss Maxwell is prepared to speak fully and honestly if granted clemency by President Trump.
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Feb 8, 2026 • 43min
Controversy and Conflict in Trump's Political Arena
Why hasn't Trump endorsed in the Texas GOP Senate primary yet? Find out in our latest Inside Politics Sunday episode. Plus, exclusive insights into the Republican dilemma. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 6, 2026 • 45min
Trump Posts 'Racist' Video on Truth Social
The only Black Republican in the Senate is calling out President Trump for posting what he calls "the most racist thing from this White House. Late last night, a video appeared on Trump's Truth Social account that included the faces Barack and Michelle Obama superimposed on the bodies of apes. The White House, which initially shrugged off the negative response to the video as "fake outrage," subsequently deleted the post and blamed the whole thing on a White House staffer.
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