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On CNN’s State of the Union, Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham sits down with Dana to discuss Trump’s controversial decisions to pardon violent January 6 rioters and fire independent inspectors general, as well as Trump’s plans for the future of Gaza. Next, Gov. JB Pritzker joins Dana to react to the Trump administration’s planned immigration raids in Chicago and other cities, as well as his view of how Democrats should approach Trump in his second term. Finally, CNN political commentators Karen Finney, Brad Todd, Kristen Soltis Anderson, and Democratic Rep. Josh Harder join Dana to break down Trump’s headspinning first week as he moves quickly to reshape the federal government. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In his first hours in office, President Donald Trump signed a slate of executive orders related to immigration. So, what have been the immediate impacts, and what could come next? CNN Correspondent Priscilla Alvarez sits down with CNN Washington Bureau Chief and Political Director David Chalian to break it all down. Plus, what makes Trump’s actions on immigration now different from his last time in the White House.What questions do you have about the new Trump administration? Email us at CNNPoliticalBriefing@Gmail.com or give us a call at (202) 618-9460. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump visited both hurricane-ravaged North Carolina and wildfire-ravaged California today and reiterated that he wants the latter state to meet certain conditions before it can get crucial federal aid.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donald Trump took center stage - virtually - at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland today. It was his first major speech to global business and political leaders since taking office just a few days ago. We cover this story from all angles, with Richard Quest beginning our reporting from Davos.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: Sources tell CNN President Trump is considering a White House visit for his supporters who stormed the Capitol and tried to derail the peaceful transfer of power on January 6th, 2021 Plus: The new president is moving feverishly to remake the federal government in his image. His latest power move is revoking decades of diversity programs and possibly firing the men and women who ran them. And: Claiming "my party left me," New York City Mayor Eric Adams, indicted on corruption charges, is slamming his fellow Democrats while cozying up to President Trump and his allies. Is this all part of winning a pardon?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show we break down some of the most consequential changes Donald Trump made in his first 24 hours in office.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Just before today's Inside Politics begins we learned that Monday's inauguration of Donald Trump will be moved indoors because of the extremely cold temperatures expected in Washington. The president-elect confirmed the move via a very lengthy social media post.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: We're tracking new concerns about the state of the Israel-Hamas deal to pause the war in Gaza and free some of the hostages, with Israel accusing Hamas of "attempting to extort last-minute concessions." Plus: We bring you the results of a brand new CNN poll revealing how Americans are feeling about season two of the Trump presidency, which debuts just four days from now. And: In a parting shot, President Biden warns about the rise of an oligarchy in the US, as his successor surrounds himself with a team of billionaires.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As today's show begins we're following breaking news out of the Middle East, where a source tells CNN that the Israeli government and Hamas have agreed to a deal that will pause fighting in Gaza and lead to a phased release of hostages. Our extensive coverage begins with Jeremy Diamond in Tel Aviv.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: Firefighters in Southern California are rushing to make progress fighting the flames, as forecasters predict dangerous winds will blow through the region again today and tomorrow. It could put new neighborhoods in the danger zone. Plus: It's a pivotal week for President-elect Trump and his would-be Cabinet. His embattled pick to run the Pentagon will make his case to senators tomorrow. But the question is whether Pete Hegseth is already a sure bet for confirmation. And: Three years ago, Andrew Cuomo left the New York's governor's mansion in disgrace. We have new reporting about the big new job he's now eyeing.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices