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Hosted by CNN's Jake Tapper and Dana Bash, State of the Union features interviews with top newsmakers on politics and policy—covering Washington, the country, and the world.

State of the Union

As tensions rise worldwide, we break down global politics with insights from Mike Pence in Ukraine and a debate on AI's role in education. 

Back to school means big questions... AI in the classroom? Sticker shock on supplies? Catch our insightful discussion with Education Secretary Linda McMahon and more. 

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Back to School: AI in Education, Economic Challenges, and Political Debates

Senator Bill Cassidy shares his concerns over vaccine policies, and Governor Wes Moore talks about the changing tides in the Democratic Party. Don't miss the political breakdown.
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Beyond the Midterms: The Future of American Politics

When a Russian-born American citizen named Ilya Beloozerov is gunned down by the FBI in 2024, the authorities refuse to say why they’d killed him. CNN’s Isabelle Chapman embarks on a sprawling investigation that takes her from the Mississippi parking lot where he died to Washington, D.C. to unravel the mystery: Why did Ilya abruptly leave his family and his job and head for the border with laptops and cash? Why is there still no official explanation of his death? And maybe most importantly: Was Ilya a spy? 
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Special Bonus - Introducing: Civilian or Spy

As midterm elections loom, political dynamics are in flux! Catch insights from Jake Tapper's latest segment on the state of the US economy, voter sentiments, and key Senate races. Stay informed and ready for Election 2028.
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Midterm Countdown: Economic Realities and Political Divides

Under the microscope on Capitol Hill. Dive into our latest discussion with HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as we tackle COVID debates, public health, and the complexities of vaccine discussions. Don’t miss the heated exchanges and insightful commentary.
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High Stakes: The Capitol Hill Debate on Public Health and Politics

First, Kasie Hunt goes one-on-one with FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell. They discuss how California is preparing for a dangerous storm, the increasing threat from severe weather events in the future, and challenges FEMA faces in its response to the Maui wildfires. Next, GOP presidential candidate Asa Hutchinson speaks with Kasie about qualifying for the GOP debate, what his strategy will be, and why he asserts Trump is constitutionally unable to be president again. Plus, Kasie interviews Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy about what he is doing to address the climate crisis, whether he supports more money going to FEMA amid proposed GOP budget cuts, and whether he thinks Trump should be running for president given his 91 criminal charges.Then, Kasie speaks with No Labels National Co-Chair Larry Hogan and CNN’s David Axelrod about why the third-party group could play a spoiler in the 2024 campaign, and why the first GOP debate is a “make or break moment” for DeSantis.After that, constitutional law experts J. Michael Luttig and Laurence Tribe join Kasie to discuss their suggestion that Trump is constitutionally disqualified from serving as president again. Finally, the panel joins Kasie to preview the first Republican debate.
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Interviews with: FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, GOP presidential candidate Asa Hutchinson, Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy, No Labels National Co-Chair Larry Hogan and former Obama senior adviser David Axelrod, former judge J. Michael Luttig and constitutional law scholar Laurence Tribe

First, Dana goes-one-on-one with White House Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers Cecilia Rouse on the White House’s efforts to reduce inflation as core inflation reaches a new 40-year high. Then, Dana interviews National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan on what Biden’s vow to rethink the U.S.-Saudi relationship means, how he thinks the US would respond to a Russian nuclear strike in Ukraine, and what the Biden administration is doing to support human rights protestors in Iran.Next, Dana goes-one-on-one Republican Arizona gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake. Bash asks what Lake would do differently to fix the high inflation rate in the US, whether she thinks the US has a responsibility to the asylum seekers at the southern border, her false claims about the 2020 election, and if she will accept the 2022 election result if she loses. After, Dana interviews Democratic Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs about abortion rights in Arizona being in jeopardy amid a key court battle, and why Hobbs is refusing to debate Lake.Later, Dana speaks with Colorado Senate candidate Joe O’Dea about high inflation being a concern for voters ahead of the midterms, what he would do to stop gun violence, and what the January 6 probe means for Trump’s political future. Finally, Dana interviews Senator Michael Bennet, who is defending his seat against O’Dea. She pushes Bennet on why the Democrats’ Inflation Reduction Act isn’t reducing inflation and how he thinks his opponent is painting himself as a far-right Republican. 
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Interviews with: National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan, WH Council of Economic Advisers Chair Cecilia Rouse, Republican Arizona gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake, Arizona Secretary of State Katie Hobbs, Colorado Senate Candidate Joe O’Dea and Senator Michael Bennet.

First, Jake interviews Secretary of State Antony Blinken about what the US is doing to address the growing humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. Next, Sen. Marco Rubio joins to discuss President Zelensky’s pleas for help from US lawmakers. Then, former CIA Director Gen. David Petraeus and Under Secretary of Defense Michèle Flournoy break down the escalation of Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities and what the coming days and weeks could look like. After, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen discusses the mass exodus of refugees fleeing Ukraine and how quickly Ukraine could join the EU. Jake also speaks with Rep. Michael McCaul live from Poland where his is on a bipartisan fact-finding trip to the Ukrainian border. After that, Pussy Riot member Nadya Tolokonnikova speaks out about the thousands of Russians detained today for protesting against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Finally, Jake closes the show with his analysis of how 20 years of misplaced optimism, appeasement and looking the other way paved the way for Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. 
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Interviews with: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Vice Chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee Sen. Marco Rubio, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, former Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Michèle Flournoy, House Foreign Affairs Committee Member Rep. Michae McCaul, Former CIA Director General David Petraeus and Pussy Riot member Nadya Tolokonnikova.

First, Jake talks to House Progressive Caucus Chairwoman Rep. Pramila Jayapal and Problem Solvers Caucus Co-chair Rep. Josh Gottheimer about liberals’ threat to block the bipartisan infrastructure deal if there isn’t an agreement on Democrats’ sweeping $3.5 trillion reconciliation plan. Then, Jake presses Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on the Biden administration’s response the surge in Haitian migrants at the southern border. Next, Jake interviews Republican Sen. Pat Toomey about his party’s refusal to raise the debt ceiling. Finally, Democratic Sen. Cory Booker joins Jake to discuss the collapse of bipartisan police reform negotiations.
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Interview with House Progressive Caucus Chairwoman Rep. Pramila Jayapal; Interview with Problem Solvers Caucus Co-chair Rep. Josh Gottheimer; Interview with Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas; Interview with Republican Sen. Pat Toomey; Interview with Democratic Sen. Cory Booker

A special two-hour State of the Union. First, Jake presses National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan on the security situation in Kabul as the US closes in on its deadline to leave Afghanistan. Then, Republican Sen. Mitt Romney tells Jake that both the Trump and Biden administrations bear responsibility for the chaos in Afghanistan. Next, Democratic Rep. Seth Moulton and Republican Rep. Peter Meijer join Jake to discuss what they saw on the ground during their secret trip to Kabul. After that, Jake honors the memory of the 13 US service members killed in the terror attack in Kabul. Then, Jake talks with Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards about his state’s preparations as Hurricane Ida bears down on the Gulf Coast. Next, Jake asks Chief Biden Medical Adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci if schools should mandate vaccines. Then, Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy responds to criticism of how the Biden administration handled the US withdrawal from Afghanistan. Finally, Jake talks with former Afghan Ambassador to the US Roya Rahmani and human rights activist Yasmeen Hassan about the plight of women in Afghanistan now that the Taliban have taken control again.
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Interview with National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan; Interview with Republican Sen. Mitt Romney; Interview with Democratic Rep. Seth Moulton and Republican Rep. Peter Meijer; Interview with Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards; Interview with Chief Biden Medical Adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci; Interview with Democratic Sen. Chris Muphy; Interview with former Afghan Ambassador to the US Roya Rahmani and human rights activist Yasmeen Hassan

Beyond the Midterms: The Future of American Politics

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