
CNN Political Briefing
51 episodes
What to Expect in Biden’s First 100 Days 
For decades, the first 100 days of a new administration have become a marker of a president's governing ability. In this episode, David Chalian explores President Biden's agenda to combat the many challenges testing the country and the hurdles he will have to overcome in his first 100 days in office.
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The Man with the Plan 
On his first full day in office, President Biden releases his national Covid plan as he tries to get a handle on his biggest challenge: the pandemic. David Chalian explores the difficulties ahead, plus how some Republicans are already flip-flopping on their condemnations of Trump for the January 6th Capitol siege. Finally, he looks at how Biden is handling taking office with a nearly an empty Cabinet.
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A New Day in America 
Today Joe Biden was inaugurated as the 46th President of the United States of America. David Chalian reflects on what this momentous day means for the country and why Biden's inaugural speech was so unique and powerful. Finally, a look at some of the actions President Biden is taking on his first day.
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Mr. Biden Goes to Washington 
President-elect Joe Biden arrives in Washington to begin his inaugural events as President Trump puts out a farewell address on his final full day in office. David Chalian reacts to Biden's tearful goodbye to Delaware and the Republican party’s attempts to put Trump in the past. Plus, Biden has been working on his inaugural address since he was elected and plans to deliver a message of unity.
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DC is a Fortress 
As the clock winds down on the Trump presidency, the national guard locks down the nation's Capital ahead of Biden's inauguration. David Chalian explores the unprecedented nature of a militarized inauguration, plus the fact that Biden will have no confirmed cabinet members when he takes office. Lastly, a look a President Trump's final approval rating as he leaves office in our new CNN poll.
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Biden's Inherited Crises 
When President-elect Biden takes office in 5 days, he'll inherit the greatest set of challenges of any incoming President we’ve seen in this lifetime. David Chalian discusses the plans Biden is laying out to help fix a broken nation and looks at when the Senate will receive the article of impeachment... and why the House has yet to send it. And finally, incoming Vice President Kamala Harris is not surprised by the violent and racist events that occurred in Washington last week.
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A Disastrous End to a Disastrous Presidency 
The Trump presidency is ending as it began: complete chaos. David Chalian takes you inside the President's disastrous final days and tells you how President-elect Biden is trying to reframe the conversation. Plus, a look at law enforcement's massive preparations underway ahead of Inauguration Day and investigations reveal there was more planning behind the Capitol siege than previously thought.
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President Trump Impeached Again 
History has been made, again. The House has impeached President Trump for inciting the insurrection at the US Capitol last week, making him the first President to be impeached twice. David Chalian reacts to the vote, examines the motivations of the Republicans who broke rank, and tells you what will happen next.
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The GOP's 'Vote of Conscience' 
After being banned from social media and staying out of the public eye for days following the fatal US Capitol siege, President Donald Trump speaks out. David Chalian reacts to his complete lack of accountability and explains the political calculations facing Republicans on the eve of the President's second impeachment vote. Plus, planned "armed protests" nationwide are raising safety concerns for Biden's inauguration.
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Biden's Impeachment Problem 
David Chalian discusses everything you need to know about the resolution to impeach President Trump introduced by House Democrats today and why President-Elect Biden has an impeachment problem. Plus, although some Republicans have called for Trump to step down, the GOP seems divided on how to proceed after the events of last week… with many Republicans still refusing to hold Trump accountable. And finally, in light of last week’s events, Biden’s inauguration theme will be "America United."
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