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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.

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Yesterday, President Trump took the unprecedented - and perhaps illegal - step of firing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. Today she responded by filing a lawsuit. Meanwhile, officials in Chicago and other cities are up in arms over the president's plan to send in the military to fight crime. Our coverage of these and other Trump controversies begins with CNN's Jeff Zeleny at the White House. 
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Trump's Fed Firing Unprecedented ... and Maybe Illegal

Today's show begins as President Trump is holding yet another impromptu news conference in the Oval Office after signing more executive orders, including a ban on flag burning and the end of cashless bail. He also said he's ordered the Pentagon to train a specialized DC National Guard force that is "specifically trained and equipped to deal with public order issues." And he dismissed criticism that expanding his crackdown in DC to other cities is a classic strongman tactic. CNN's Jeff Zeleny breaks it all down for us from the White House. 
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More Executive Orders, More Criticism

This episode of Inside Politics Sunday, hosted by Manu Raja, delves into President Trump's controversial plan to deploy the military to Chicago to combat crime against the objection of local officials and analyses its implications. The discussion further explores the impact of these actions on Trump's political strategy, the potential ramifications for the upcoming midterm elections, and the political tug-of-war it creates. Additionally, the show talks about redistricting efforts in Texas and California ahead of the midterms, Trump's evolving stance on mail-in voting, and the potential influence on democracy. The episode also features an interview with Democratic Senate candidate Graham Plattner from Maine, his views on his party's brand, and critiques of Senator Susan Collins. There is a highlighted discussion on Gavin Newsom's combative tactics against Trump on social media, his likely 2028 presidential bid, and the broader strategies at play within the Democratic Party. The show closes with a tribute to the New Orleans Saints' 2010 Super Bowl victory and its symbolic significance for the city post-Hurricane Katrina.
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Political Showdown: Trump, Chicago, and the Military

First: Former National Security Adviser John Bolton's morning starts with a court-authorized search of his home and DC office. What were FBI agents looking for? 

Plus: Is the country any closer to seeing what's inside the Epstein files? The House Oversight Committee chair says he'll have hundreds of documents from the Justice Department today. 

And: Fed Chair Jerome Powell hints that a rate cut could be coming soon to stop the economy from stalling out. 

 
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Why Did FBI Search John Bolton's Home & Office?

First: California plans to pass a new congressional map, but are Democrats making a mistake by joining the race to redraw the country? Former Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy joins us to discuss. 

Plus: Vice President Vance heads to a key congressional district in Georgia to pitch President Trump's signature by convincing voters it's good for what matters most to them: their wallets. 

And: New analysis on voter registration highlights deep trouble for the Democratic brand, as America looks several shades more red. 

 
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Blurred Lines

First: Texas Democrats think up a new tactic to try to block the GOP-led redistricting effort, as state lawmakers could pass it in the coming hours. While in California, that state's legislature there gavels in to try to push their own map proposal. 

Plus: Elon Musk reportedly is backing away from his idea to start a new political party. And the reason why might be JD Vance. 

And: To the delight of some Democrats but the chagrin of others, California Governor Gavin Newsom, is now playing the role of Donald Trump on social media. Newsom says he's trying to make a very specific point. 

 
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Power-Grab Politics

Ukraine's future hinges on President Trump's word and shifting tone. One moment he's pledging support to President Zelensky and the fight for his country's survival. The next Trump seems to be reading from the Russian playbook. 

Also on today's show: Republicans are barreling ahead with their power grab now that Democrats are back in the Lone Star State. So what was the point of the latter's 15-day absence there? Dana speaks with one member of the legislature there. 
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Diplomatic Double Speak

As today's Inside Politics begins, top European leaders are about to arrive in Washington for a pivotal meeting with President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. More than three years after Russia's brutal invasion of Ukraine, the stakes could not be higher for that sovereign democracy. 
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Trump to Welcome Zelensky, European Leaders to White House

Jeff Zeleny hosts this Sunday's edition. President Trump's implications in US-Russia relations, the stakes for Ukraine’s President Zelensky ahead of a crucial meeting with Trump and European leaders, and the geopolitical tension surrounding Ukraine's conflict with Russia. The segment also explores US domestic politics, focusing on redistricting efforts in California and Texas, with insights from reporters and political analysts on how these moves might redefine the landscape for upcoming midterm elections. Additionally, the show delves into Trump's law and order narrative, positioning around crime in DC, and touches on the historical diplomatic significance of Alaska in US-Russia relations.
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Geopolitical Tensions: From Ukraine to Washington

Jake Tapper steers the Inside Politics ship today live from Anchorage, where President Trump is scheduled to touch down for his historic summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin and try to end the Russia-Ukraine war Trump vowed to end within the first 24 hours of his second term. Today will be their very first face- to-face meeting in more than six years, and potentially the most consequential. 
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Trump & Putin, Face to Face

First: Donald Trump is on a social media tear, sending dozens of posts and reposts assailing the court decision that kicked him off the ballot in Colorado. his Republican rivals are for the most part standing with him. 
Plus: President Biden is grappling with a critical decision on Israel. The security council is set to vote on a resolution to stop the fighting in Gaza. The big question: Will the US block it? 
And: Congress paralyzed? Lawmakers heading home for the holidays after one of the most unproductive years in history. And 2024 might be even worse. 
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Trump fires back

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