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CNN Inside Politics
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.

From coast to coast, protests are erupting after an American citizen was shot and killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis. It comes as another shooting involving a federal border patrol agent in Portland adds to the scrutiny over President Trump's immigration crackdown.
Jan 9, 2026
Today's show begins just after a press conference by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem in New York. While she continued to place the blame for an ICE officer's deadly shooting entirely on the victim, she also said there needs to be an investigation.
Jan 8, 2026
As today's show begins we head straight to the White House, where Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt is addressing reporters in the briefing room for the first time since Saturday's military operation in Venezuela.
Jan 7, 2026
The White House says the Venezuela strike is just the beginning. Who should be on watch? Neighboring countries are trying to game out what the United States might do next, as is Greenland. As for the president's mindset right now, the Commander in Chief spent the morning with House Republicans, reveling in America's military might.
Jan 6, 2026
Manu Raju delves into the stunning arrest of Venezuelan President Nicholas Maduro on US soil and its global implications. The episode features extensive coverage and expert analyses on the US military's Operation Absolute Resolve, the geopolitical impacts, and the legal ramifications. Trump’s former Venezuela Envoy, retired military officers, and seasoned journalists discuss the future of Venezuela under US control, the international reaction, and the potential precedents set by this bold move. The episode also parallels past US regime changes and explores the country's foreign policy strategy moving forward.
Jan 4, 2026
President Trump kicked off the new year with a remarkably candid interview in the Washington Post in which he talks about his age, hand bruising, aspirin use, and why he doesn't like to work out.
Jan 2, 2026
In what could be a significant escalation in the US pressure campaign against Venezuela, sources tell CNN the CIA carried out a drone strike on a port facility on the Venezuelan coast. It's the first known US attack inside the country.
Dec 30, 2025
President Trump just wrapped up a call with Russia's Vladimir Putin just hours after a face to face with the Ukrainian president. But did any of the sticking points get resolved?
Dec 29, 2025
As the president, nears his one year mark. Manu dives into his polling slump and ask what's in store for 2026.
Plus, with midterms on the mind, can Democrats actually land the plane?
A Zohran Mamdanidigital guru joins the show to discuss what works best.
And, Manu's most notable moments from a busy year in the halls of Congress.
Dec 28, 2025
Volodymyr Zelensky says he'll meet with President Trump on Sunday. Could we finally be on the verge of peace in Ukraine?
Dec 26, 2025



