Anderson Cooper 360

Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife are indicted on bribery charges, accused of accepting cash, gold, mortgage payments, and a Mercedes for the senator's influence. Hurricane Ophelia's landfall is expected to impact the East Coast. Former South Carolina governor Nikki Haley's conservative policies gain attention. US approves missile shipments to Ukraine amid ongoing conflict.

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Attorney General Merrick Garland faces accusations of political bias in investigations into Hunter Biden and former President Trump. Chef José Andrés discusses 'The World Central Kitchen Cookbook: Feeding Humanity, Feeding Hope.'

Former assistant to Donald Trump reveals he was instructed to hide classified documents at Mar-a-Lago. President Biden urges world to support Ukraine amid Russia's invasion. Congressman discusses damning evidence against Trump and GOP's defense. Political turmoil threatens government shutdown. Tensions rise between Canada and India over alleged assassination. Sexual assault allegations against famous actor revealed.

Former President Trump admits being told 2020 election lies were false but still spread them. Harvard Law Professor discusses potential legal implications. Discussion on women's rights, abortion, and political statements. Release of American detainees in Iran. Partnership between agencies and Russia's takeover of Wagner group in Africa. Exploring the aftermath of a leader's death. Deciphering a potential collaboration and supporting mass shooting survivors.

Special counsel seeks to limit Trump's public statements in election interference case. Floods in Libya result in thousands feared dead. Discussion on the impact of flooding in Derna. Ongoing negotiations between Auto Workers Union and automakers. The significance of hurricane hunting for accurate forecasts. Detention of girls without charges and progress in Georgia.

Hunter Biden is indicted on multiple gun charges and alleged false statements while purchasing the gun, as well as possessing the gun while addicted to drugs. Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe discusses the decision to charge Biden. Also, an update on the catastrophic flood in Libya where more than 5,000 people are feared dead.

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi discusses Kevin McCarthy's impeachment inquiry into President Biden and her decision to seek re-election at 83. The capture of escaped killer Danilo Cavalcante is also discussed.

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former President Trump requests recusal of Judge Chutkan in the 2020 election subversion case. Discussion on using the Fourteenth Amendment to bar Trump from the 2024 ballot. Updates on the earthquake in Morocco and plea for help. Current status and trajectory of Hurricane Lee. Challenging rescue mission for trapped American researcher. Reflecting on 9-11 terror attacks and acknowledging rescuers.