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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.

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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.

    Interviews with National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan; South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem; Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

    Interviews with National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan; South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem; Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

    On CNN’s State of the Union, Dana Bash asks National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan about Israel’s successful raid to rescue four hostages kidnapped on October 7th, as well as reports of hundreds of Palestinian casualties as a result of the operation.

    Next, Trump VP hopeful South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem tells Dana that it would be “beneficial” for Trump to pick a woman as his running mate.

    After that, Dana asks Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer about concerns RFK Jr.’s candidacy could hurt Biden in her critical state.

    Finally, Scott Jennings, Karen Finney, Bryan Lanza, and Rep. Ro Khanna join Dana to discuss what Trump should be looking for in a potential running mate.
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    • 42 min
    Interviews with RNC co-chair Lara Trump; Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff; Republican Governor Chris Sununu

    Interviews with RNC co-chair Lara Trump; Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff; Republican Governor Chris Sununu

    On CNN’s State of the Union, Kasie Hunt presses RNC co-chair Lara Trump on Donald Trump's historic guilty verdict. 
     
    Then, Rep. Adam Schiff condemns a “dangerous appeal to violence” from Donald Trump post-verdict.
     
    Next, New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu tells Kasie that he does not want the Republican presidential nominee to be convicted of anything but will vote for Trump anyway.
     
    Finally, Rep. Jake Auchincloss, Scott Jennings, Kristen Soltis Anderson and Bakari Sellers join Kasie to discuss the fallout from Donald Trump's convictions and the state of the 2024 race. 
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    • 42 min
    Interviews with Republican Sen. Tim Scott, Democratic Gov. Tim Walz and former Congressman Patrick Kennedy

    Interviews with Republican Sen. Tim Scott, Democratic Gov. Tim Walz and former Congressman Patrick Kennedy

    Dana Bash asks potential Trump VP pick Sen. Tim Scott about Trump's false rhetoric surrounding the FBI search for classified documents at Mar-a-Lago. Then, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz gives his take on the 2024 presidential election and Hillary Clinton’s criticism for Democrats on abortion. And former Congressman Patrick Kennedy endorses Joe Biden over his cousin Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Finally, Scott Jennings, Shermichael Singleton, Kate Bedingfield and Rahna Epting join Dana to break down the jeers and cheers during Trump’s night at the Libertarian Party convention.
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    • 41 min
    Interviews with Democratic Sen. John Fetterman; Former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Dr. Ben Carson; Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett

    Interviews with Democratic Sen. John Fetterman; Former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Dr. Ben Carson; Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett

    On CNN’s State of the Union, Jake Tapper presses Democratic Sen. John Fetterman on Biden's slipping support in Pennsylvania. Then, 2024 potential Trump VP pick Dr. Ben Carson tells Jake that he would love to debate Vice President Kamala Harris.
     
    Next, Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett tells Jake Tapper that Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s comment during a late-night committee hearing about her eyelashes was “buying into a racist trope.”
     
    Also, Bakari Sellers, Ashley Allison, Brad Todd, and Alyssa Farah Griffin join Jake to discuss Joe Biden's push to appeal to Black voters, the state of the 2024 race and the latest scandal from a Supreme Court Justice.
     
    Finally, Jake, Ashley and Alyssa reflect on the life and legacy of their friend and member of the CNN family, Alice Stewart.
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    • 42 min
    Interviews with Republican Sen. JD Vance; Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy; FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell

    Interviews with Republican Sen. JD Vance; Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy; FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell

    On CNN’s State of the Union, Dana Bash presses potential Trump VP pick Sen. JD Vance on Trump’s comment that Jewish Americans who voted for President Biden “should be ashamed of themselves.” Then, Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy joins Dana to discuss President Biden’s threat to withhold aid from Israel if it launches a Rafah offensive.

    Next, Scott Brown, Ashley Allison, Scott Jennings, and Karen Finney join Dana to discuss how both parties are responding to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s independent presidential bid. Dana also goes behind the scenes of disaster relief efforts with FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell after tornadoes in Oklahoma, as part of her “Badass Women of Washington” series.

    Finally, Dana reflects on the life and legacy of her friend, former White House Counsel Jack Quinn.
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    • 41 min
    Interviews with North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum; Biden Campaign Co-chair Mitch Landrieu; University of Florida President Ben Sasse

    Interviews with North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum; Biden Campaign Co-chair Mitch Landrieu; University of Florida President Ben Sasse

    On CNN’s State of the Union, potential Trump VP contender Gov. Doug Burgum brushes off Donald Trump comparing the Biden administration to the Gestapo but acknowledges that Joe Biden won the 2020 election despite Trump’s claims to the contrary.
    Then, Jake presses Biden campaign co-chair Mitch Landrieu over President Biden’s response to campus protests amid Democratic concern they could damage his campaign.
    Next, University of Florida President and former U.S. senator Ben Sasse joins Jake to explain how his university has handled protests on campus.
    After, Kate Bedingfield, Jonah Goldberg, Ashley Allison and Marc Lotter join Jake to discuss the race to be Trump’s running mate.
    Finally, Jake reflects on the life and legacy of someone very important to the Tapper family.
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    • 44 min

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